proverbially

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English

Etymology

proverbial +‎ -ly

Adverb

proverbially (comparative more proverbially, superlative most proverbially)

  1. In a manner that uses proverbs; in proverbs.
    The bee is a proverbially busy creature.
  2. In a manner reminiscent of a proverb.
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