What does proverbially mean?
Definitions for proverbially
prover·bial·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
proverbiallyadverb
in the manner of something that has become a byword
"this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood"
Wiktionary
proverbiallyadverb
In a manner that uses proverbs; in proverbs.
the bee is a proverbially busy creature
proverbiallyadverb
In a manner reminiscent of a proverb.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Proverbiallyadverb
In a proverb.
Etymology: from proverbial.
It is proverbially said, formicæ sua bilis inest, habet & musca splenem; whereas these parts anatomy hath not discovered in insects. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.
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proverbially
Proverbially refers to a well-known characteristic, typically captured in a common saying or proverb, that is attributed to something or someone as a typical example or stereotype. Suppose someone is proverbially known for something, it means people often refer to them in a specific cliched or stereotypical way, often stated in phrases or idioms.
Webster Dictionary
Proverbiallyadverb
in a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of proverbially in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of proverbially in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of proverbially in a Sentence
A man gazing on the stars is proverbially at the mercy of the puddles in the road.
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