"proverbially" meaning in English

See proverbially in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more proverbially [comparative], most proverbially [superlative]
Etymology: From proverbial + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|proverbial|ly}} proverbial + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} proverbially (comparative more proverbially, superlative most proverbially)
  1. In a manner that uses proverbs; in proverbs.
    Sense id: en-proverbially-en-adv-w-0wFkHT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 41 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 59 41 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 59 41
  2. In a manner reminiscent of a proverb.
    Sense id: en-proverbially-en-adv-R4eJiIOA
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: proverb, proverbial
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