Proverbially
[prə'vɝbɪəli]
Definition
(adv.) in the manner of something that has become a byword; 'this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood'.
Edited by Bradley--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.
Edited by Helen
Examples
- Every lady must doubtless be incommoded by having to do with that proverbially unaccommodating animal, the mule. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Children proverbially live in the present; that is not only a fact not to be evaded, but it is an excellence. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Edited by Helen