English definition of Proverb

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of proverb

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of proverb is as below...

Proverb (n.) An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage..

Lern More About Proverb

☛ Wiki Definition of Proverb

☛ Wiki Article of Proverb

☛ Google Meaning of Proverb

☛ Google Search for Proverb

Adagial :: Adagial (a.) Pertaining to an adage; proverbial.

Mote :: Mote (n.) A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially small; a speck..

Paramiographer :: Paramiographer (n.) A collector or writer of proverbs.

Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial..

Saw :: Saw (v. t.) A saying; a proverb; a maxim.

Maxim :: Maxim (n.) An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

Say :: Say (v. t.) A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.

Brocard :: Brocard (n.) An elementary principle or maximum; a short, proverbial rule, in law, ethics, or metaphysics..

Byword :: Byword (n.) A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.

Proverbialism :: Proverbialism (n.) A proverbial phrase.

Adage :: Adage (n.) An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb..

Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Saying :: Saying (n.) That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb..

Soothsay :: Soothsay (n.) A true saying; a proverb; a prophecy.

Proverbialist :: Proverbialist (n.) One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs..

Proverb :: Proverb (v. i.) To write or utter proverbs.

Likeness :: Likeness (n.) A comparison; parable; proverb.

Parody :: Parody (n.) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb..

Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To name in, or as, a proverb..

Feather :: Feather (n.) Kind; nature; species; -- from the proverbial phrase, Birds of a feather, that is, of the same species..