proverbial

//prəˈvɜːbiəl//
C1Frequency Level 11Neutral
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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.

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