Synonyms for proverbial
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
The busyness of a beaver is proverbial.
Related words
- Word family
- proverbialize
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| proverbial | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- acknowledged3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (acknowledged3 = 3 syllables).