Synonyms of proverbial

Adjective


1. proverbial

usage: of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; "he kicked the proverbial bucket"; "the proverbial grasshopper"

2. proverbial, known (vs. unknown)

usage: widely known and spoken of; "her proverbial lateness"; "the proverbial absentminded professor"; "your proverbial dizzy blonde"

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Definition and meaning of proverbial (Dictionary)