Word Meaning

Meaning of proverb

- 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.
- A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
- A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
- A drama exemplifying a proverb.
- To name in, or as, a proverb.
- To provide with a proverb.
- To write or utter proverbs.

Crossword clue for proverb

- Adage
- An adage
- Pithy observation about mare and pig
- Pithy saying in favour of a part of speech
- Profound saying
- Saw expert take part of speech
- Saying
- Short pithy saying
- Witticism