English-Thai Dictionary

proverb

N คน หรือ สิ่ง ที่ เป็นตัวแทน ของ ลักษณะ บางอย่าง  kon-rue-siang-ti-pen-tua-tean-kong-lak-sa-na-bang-yang

 

proverb

N ภาษิต  สุภาษิต  คำพังเพย  maxim precept motto adage pa-sid

 

proverbial

ADJ ที่ เกี่ยวกับ สุภาษิต  ti-kiao-kab-su-pa-sid

 

proverbial

ADJ เป็น ที่ เลื่องลือ  เป็นที่รู้จัก กัน ทั่วไป  ซึ่ง เลื่องลือ  ซึ่ง ขึ้นชื่อ  pen-ti-lung-lue

 

proverbialist

N ผู้ รวบรวม สุภาษิต หรือ คติพจน์ 

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PROVER

n.One that proves or tries; that which proves.

 

PROVERB

n.[L. proverbium; pro and verbum, a word. ] 1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom.
The proverb is true, that light gains make heavy purses, for light gains come often, great gains now and then.
2. A by-word; a name often repeated; and hence frequently, a reproach or object of contempt. Jeremiah 24:9.
3. In Scripture, it sometimes signifies a moral sentence or maxim that is enigmatical; a dark saying of the wise that requires interpretation. Proverbs 1:6.
4. Proverbs, a canonical book of the Old Testament, containing a great variety of wise maxims, rich in practical truths and excellent rules for the conduct of all classes of men.

 

PROVERB

v.t.To mention in a proverb. [Not in use. ] 1. To provide with a proverb. [Not in use. ]

 

PROVERBIAL

a.Mentioned in a proverb; as a proverbial cure or remedy. In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst in the world.
1. Comprised in a proverb; used or current as a proverb; as a proverbial saying or speech.
2. Pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb; suitable to a proverb; as a proverbial obscurity.

 

PROVERBIALIST

n.One who speaks proverbs.

 

PROVERBIALIZE

v.t.To make a proverb; to turn into a proverb, or to use proverbially. [Unusual. ]

 

PROVERBIALLY

adv. In a proverb; as, it is proverbially said.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PROVER

PROVER Prov "er, n.

 

Defn: One who, or that which, proves.

 

PROVERB

Prov "erb, n. Etym: [OE. proverbe, F. proverbe, from L. proverbium; pro before, for + verbum a word. See Verb. ]

 

1. 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. Chaucer. Bacon.

 

2. A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. John xvi. 29.

 

3. A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference. Thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a by word, among all nations. Deut. xxviii. 37.

 

4. A drama exemplifying a proverb. Book of Proverbs, a canonical book of the Old Testament, containing a great variety of wise maxims.

 

Syn. -- Maxim; aphorism; apothegm; adage; saw.

 

PROVERB

PROVERB Prov "erb, v. t.

 

1. To name in, or as, a proverb. [R.] Am I not sung and proverbed for a fool Milton.

 

2. To provide with a proverb. [R.] I am proverbed with a grandsire phrase. Shak.

 

PROVERB

PROVERB Prov "erb, v. i.

 

Defn: To write or utter proverbs. [R.]

 

PROVERBIAL

Pro *ver "bi *al, a. Etym: [L. proverbialis: cf. F. proverbial. ]

 

1. Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial. In case of excesses, I take the German proverbial cure, by a hair of the same beast, to be the worst. Sir W. Temple.

 

2. Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb. "A proverbial obscurity. " Sir T. Browne.

 

PROVERBIALISM

PROVERBIALISM Pro *ver "bi *al *ism, n.

 

Defn: A proverbial phrase.

 

PROVERBIALIST

PROVERBIALIST Pro *ver "bi *al *ist, n.

 

Defn: One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs.

 

PROVERBIALIZE

Pro *ver "bi *al *ize, v. t. & i. Etym: [Cf. F. proverbialiser.]

 

Defn: To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.

 

PROVERBIALLY

PROVERBIALLY Pro *ver "bi *al *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

proverb

pro verb |ˈprävˌərb ˈprɑˌvərb | ▶noun a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium, from pro- ‘(put ) forth ’ + verbum ‘word. ’

 

proverbial

pro ver bi al |prəˈvərbēəl prəˈvərbiəl | ▶adjective (of a word or phrase ) referred to in a proverb or idiom: I'm going to stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. • well known, esp. so as to be stereotypical: the Welsh people, whose hospitality is proverbial. DERIVATIVES pro ver bi al i ty |-ˌvərbēˈalətē |noun, pro ver bi al ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin proverbialis, from proverbium (see proverb ).

 

Proverbs

Prov erbs |ˈprävˌərbz ˈprɑvərbz |(also Book of Proverbs ) a book of the Bible containing maxims attributed mainly to Solomon.

 

Oxford Dictionary

proverb

prov |erb |ˈprɒvəːb | ▶noun a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium, from pro- ‘(put ) forth ’ + verbum ‘word ’.

 

proverbial

pro |verb |ial |prəˈvəːbɪəl | ▶adjective (of a word or phrase ) referred to in a proverb or idiom: I'm going to stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. • well known, especially so as to be stereotypical: the Welsh people, whose hospitality is proverbial. ▶noun used to stand for a word or phrase that is normally part of a proverb or idiom but is not actually uttered: one word out of line, and the proverbial hits the fan. DERIVATIVES proverbiality |-bɪˈalɪti |noun, proverbially adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin proverbialis, from proverbium (see proverb ).

 

Proverbs

Proverbs (also Book of Proverbs ) a book of the Bible containing maxims attributed mainly to Solomon.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

proverb

proverb noun Mama didn't just recite proverbs about decency and good sense, she lived by them: saying, adage, saw, maxim, axiom, motto, bon mot, aphorism, apophthegm, epigram, gnome, dictum, precept; words of wisdom. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See saying . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

proverbial

proverbial adjective well, the proverbial bad son has returned at last: well-known, famous, famed, renowned, traditional, time-honored, legendary; notorious, infamous.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

proverb

proverb noun saying, adage, saw, maxim, axiom, motto, aphorism, epigram, gnome, dictum, precept; words of wisdom; catchphrase, slogan, byword, watchword; truism, platitude, cliché; French bon mot; rare apophthegm.

 

proverbial

proverbial adjective the pirate's greed was as proverbial as his cowardice: well known, famous, famed, renowned, traditional, time-honoured, legendary; notorious, infamous.

 

Duden Dictionary

Proverbe dramatique

Pro verbe dra ma tique Substantiv, Neutrum , das |…ˈvɛrb …ˈtɪk |das Proverbe dramatique; Proverbe [s ] dramatique; Proverbes dramatiques |[prɔvɛrbdramaˈtik ]|lateinisch-französisch kleines, spritziges Dialoglustspiel um eine Sprichwortweisheit in Frankreich im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert

 

proverbial

pro ver bi al Adjektiv proverbialisch ; proverbiell |proverbi a l |lateinisch sprichwörtlich

 

proverbialisch

pro ver bi a lisch Adjektiv proverbial |proverbi a lisch |sprichwörtlich

 

proverbiell

pro ver bi ell Adjektiv proverbial |proverbi e ll |lateinisch-französisch sprichwörtlich

 

Proverbium

Pro ver bi um , das Proverb |Prov e rbium |

 

French Dictionary

proverbe

proverbe n. m. nom masculin Formule exprimant une vérité d ’expérience commune à un groupe. : Le dicton est souvent régional, alors que le proverbe connaît une diffusion plus étendue. Note Typographique Typographiquement, on compose les proverbes, les devises, les maximes comme des citations, c ’est-à -dire en italique. Quelques proverbes: Aide-toi, le ciel t ’aidera. Après la pluie, le beau temps. Chacun son métier, les vaches seront bien gardées. Il n ’y a pas de fumée sans feu. La nuit porte conseil. L ’appétit vient en mangeant. Les bons comptes font les bons amis. Mieux vaut tard que jamais. Nul n ’est prophète en son pays. Petit à petit, l ’oiseau fait son nid. Pierre qui roule n ’amasse pas mousse. Qui ne risque rien n ’a rien. Qui s ’y frotte s ’y pique. Qui va à la chasse perd sa place. Un tiens vaut mieux que deux tu l ’auras. Vouloir, c ’est pouvoir.

 

proverbial

proverbial , iale , iaux adj. adjectif 1 Qui tient du proverbe. : Des expressions proverbiales. 2 Légendaire. : Son charisme est proverbial.

 

proverbialement

proverbialement adv. adverbe D ’une manière proverbiale.

 

Spanish Dictionary

proverbial

proverbial adjetivo 1 Del proverbio o relacionado con él :sabiduría proverbial .2 Que es muy conocido por todos o desde siempre :la proverbial hospitalidad de los pueblos árabes; desde hace tiempo que es proverbial la riqueza minera de Chile . VÉASE frase proverbial .

 

proverbio

proverbio nombre masculino 1 Frase de origen popular repetida tradicionalmente de forma invariable, en la cual se expresa un pensamiento moral, un consejo o una enseñanza :un proverbio antiguo dice que la corrección de las personas se conoce en la mesa y en el juego .SINÓNIMO paremia, refrán .2 Obra dramática cuyo objeto es poner en acción un proverbio .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

proverb

prov erb /prɑ́vəː r b |prɔ́v -/ (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 名詞 複 ～s 1 C ことわざ .2 〘聖書 〙〖the Proverbs; 単数扱い 〗『箴言 （しんげん ）』 〘旧約聖書中の一書; ｟略 ｠Prov. 〙.3 評判のもの [人 ].

 

proverbial

pro ver bi al /prəvə́ː r biəl /形容詞 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗1 ことわざ (風 )の, ことわざにある .2 よく知られた, 評判の .

 

proverbially

pro v é r bi al ly 副詞 ことわざの通り ; 一般に (知られている通り )▸ Medicine, proverbially , tastes bad .薬はまずいに決まってる .