proverbial
//prəˈvɜːbiəl//
Adjective
proverbialCanonical form
more proverbialComparative
most proverbialSuperlative
1
Referred to in a proverb or idiom; widely known and spoken of.
He found the proverbial needle in a haystack.
2
Well-known; famous for a particular quality or characteristic.
She is known for her proverbial generosity.
3
Of, relating to, or resembling a proverb.
The book contains many proverbial expressions from different cultures.