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Proverbial

Verb / prʌˈvɜ:bi:ʌl / Another word for proverbial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

widely known and spoken of

Synonyms & similar words

famous notorious infamous renowned celebrated well-known fabled legendary mythical traditional commonplace clichéd stereotypical hackneyed trite worn-out overused banal corny old-hat

Example sentences

  1. The proverbial early bird catches the worm.
  2. He's always making the proverbial 'when life gives you lemons' speech.
  3. The proverbial apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
  4. She's the proverbial 'big fish in a small pond'.
  5. He's always telling the proverbial 'two wrongs don't make a right' tale.

Quotes

  • The proverbial nettle must be grasped with a stout heart. - Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The proverbial wisdom that one gains in traveling the world is that it's but a mirror reflecting the same old humanity. - Peter Greenaway
  • The proverbial Jewish mother has a way of thrusting a plate of chicken soup or brisket under your nose before you can so much as kiss her hello. - Kate Siegel

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