proverbial
gb/pɹəvˈɚbiəl/ us/pɹəvˈɚbiəl/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective
C1
property
1
famous and often referred to
very well known and often used as an example
用法パターン：
the proverbial [noun/phrase]
よくある間違い：
It does not mean “true”; it means “commonly talked about” or “a typical example.”
類義語
typical (More general; lacks the idea of being a familiar saying or cliché.)
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well-known (Focuses on fame, not on being a standard example.)
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classic (Suggests a long-established, widely recognized example.)
対義語
unfamiliar (Not well known or commonly referred to.)
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rare (Not typical or commonly encountered.)
コロケーション
the proverbial
|the proverbial example
|the proverbial cliché
|the proverbial needle in a haystack
|the proverbial elephant in the room
|the proverbial straw
|proverbial patience
|proverbial wisdom
|proverbial expression
|proverbial truth
テーマ
communication
|daily_life
例文
- Finding a parking space near the stadium was the proverbial needle in a haystack.
- He arrived late with the proverbial apology and excuse.
- The team’s internal conflict became the proverbial elephant in the room.
学習者向け例文
- It was the proverbial last straw.
- She gave the proverbial answer: “It depends.”
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
relating to proverbs
connected with proverbs (traditional short sayings)
用法パターン：
[proverbial] [wisdom/saying/expression]
よくある間違い：
Don’t confuse with “verbal.” “Proverbial” is about proverbs, not speech in general.
類義語
aphoristic (More literary; refers broadly to short, memorable statements, not only traditional proverbs.)
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sententious (Often suggests moralizing or overly ‘wise-sounding’ statements.)
対義語
nonproverbial (Not related to proverbs or proverbial style.)
コロケーション
proverbial wisdom
|proverbial saying
|proverbial expression
|proverbial phrase
|proverbial language
|proverbial style
|proverbial form
|proverbial tradition
テーマ
language
|education
|literature
例文
- Her speech was full of proverbial wisdom passed down from her grandparents.
- The novel uses proverbial expressions to give the dialogue a traditional feel.
- In many cultures, proverbial language is used to give advice indirectly.
学習者向け例文
- This book collects proverbial sayings from around the world.
文法
辞書形
proverbial
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɚbiəl/
US/pɹəvˈɚbiəl/
音節・強勢
pro - ver - bi - al （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: proverbial
関連語
Core family
proverb
noun B2
proverbially
adverb
表現
the proverbial [noun/phrase]
1/ðə pɹəvˈɚbiəl nˈaʊnəfɹəs/
fixed phrase
the familiar typical example
used to say something is a common example that people often talk about
例文
- He’s always the one who forgets the keys—the proverbial absent-minded professor.
- We were waiting for the proverbial call that never came.
- She had the proverbial pile of paperwork on her desk.