proverbial

• Qui se rapporte au proverbe ; utilisé pour désigner quelque chose de très connu ou souvent cité, au sens figuré.

Relating to a proverb; used to refer to something that is well-known or widely referred to in a metaphorical sense.

1. Relating to a proverbB2formal

   Of, relating to, or resembling a proverb; expressed in the form of a proverb.

   proverbial (relatif au proverbe)

   • He used a proverbial expression to make his point.
   • The phrase 'a stitch in time saves nine' is a proverbial saying.
   • Her advice was full of proverbial wisdom.

   Synonymesaphoristicapothegmaticgnomicsententious

2. Widely known or famousB2informal

   Widely known and spoken of; famous or notorious in a way that is often referenced.

   proverbial (sens courant)

   • The proverbial 'elephant in the room' was their unresolved argument.
   • He became the proverbial 'man of the hour' after his heroic rescue.
   • The team's proverbial 'underdog' status made their victory even sweeter.

   Synonymescelebratedfamedfamousinfamouslegendarynotoriousrenowned