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proverbial [prəˈvɜːbɪəl] adj
1. (prenominal) commonly or traditionally referred to, esp as being an example of some peculiarity, characteristic, etc. 2. of, connected with, embodied in, or resembling a proverb proverbially adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
proverbial adjective conventional, accepted, traditional, famous, acknowledged, typical, well-known, legendary, notorious, customary, famed, archetypal, time-honoured, self-evident, unquestioned, axiomatic He was the proverbial pillar of strength. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If it be true, as has often been remarked, that sayings which become proverbial are generally founded in reason, it is not less true, that when once established, they are often applied to cases to which the reason of them does not extend. Hence the proverbial toleration of artists for their own evil creations. The proverbial Englishman, we know from old chronicler Froissart, takes his pleasures sadly, and the Englishwoman goes a step further and takes her pleasures in sadness itself. |
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