proverbially Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in the manner of something that has become a byword
    • this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood

WordNet


Pro*ver"bi*al*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.

Webster 1913