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proverbially - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'proverbially' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Proverbially [ adv.]
- In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.

Meaning of 'proverbially' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . proverbially [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in the manner of something that has become a byword
Example in sentence:
  • this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood