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Proverbial Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Proverbial has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.

Adjective
1

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

"he kicked the proverbial bucket"

"the proverbial grasshopper"

2

widely known and spoken of

"her proverbial lateness"

"the proverbial absentminded professor"

"your proverbial dizzy blonde"

3

Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.

Example Sentences
"he kicked the proverbial bucket" adjective
"the proverbial grasshopper" adjective
"her proverbial lateness" adjective
"the proverbial absentminded professor" adjective
"your proverbial dizzy blonde" adjective
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Rhyming Words
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