proverbially - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Adverb proverbially (comparative more proverbially, superlative most proverbially) In a manner that uses proverbs; in or according to proverbs
PROVERBIAL definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary You use proverbial to show that you know the way you are describing something is one that is often used or is part of a popular saying The limousine sped off down the road in the proverbial cloud of dust 2 senses: 1 commonly or traditionally referred to, esp as being an example of some peculiarity, characteristic, etc 2 of,