Associations to the word «Proverbial»

Wiktionary

PROVERBIAL, adjective. Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
PROVERBIAL, adjective. Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
PROVERBIAL, noun. (euphemistic) Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
PROVERBIAL, noun. (euphemistic) The groin or the testicles.

Dictionary definition

PROVERBIAL, adjective. Of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; "he kicked the proverbial bucket"; "the proverbial grasshopper".
PROVERBIAL, adjective. Widely known and spoken of; "her proverbial lateness"; "the proverbial absentminded professor"; "your proverbial dizzy blonde".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy