PROVERBIAL
/pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PROVERBIAL
Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
The groin or the testicles.
"You'll find they've got you by the proverbials."
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
"proverbial spilled milk"
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
"I grew up in a prefab house on Main Street in 1950s suburbia, the second and last child of a proverbial nuclear family."
Examples of PROVERBIAL in a Sentence
- "You'll find they've got you by the proverbials."
- "proverbial spilled milk"
- "I grew up in a prefab house on Main Street in 1950s suburbia, the second and last child of a proverbial nuclear family."
Word Details
Is PROVERBIAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROVERBIAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PROVERBIAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PROVERBIAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | v | e | r | b | i | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROVERBIAL
100 words from the letters in PROVERBIAL
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How to Use PROVERBIAL in Word Games
PROVERBIAL is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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