adv
Meaning 1
In a manner that uses proverbs; in or according to proverbs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The bee is a proverbially busy creature.
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Standard Lemma guide
proverbially
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adv
Meaning 2
In a manner reminiscent of a proverb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
Meaning 3
in the manner of something that has become a byword
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English proverbial Middle English -ly English -ly English proverbially From proverbial + -ly.