proverbial

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
2. Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
3. Widely known; famous; stereotypical.

Noun

1. Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
2. The groin or the testicles.

Concepten

spreekwoordelijk

Synoniemen

well-known

cliché

distinguished

fabled

fabulous

famed

famous

grand

known

large

renowned

far-famed

well-mined

accomplished

adagial

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/

Etymologie (Engels)

* From Latin prōverbiālis; proverb + -ial