word
Proverbial
Pruh-VUR-bee-uhl
/prʌˈvɜːrbiːʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
proverbial
Dictionary meaning
Widely known and spoken of.
Examples
- The proverbial lateness of the students annoyed the teachers.
- They kicked the proverbial bucket.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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