verb
- the act of speaking in or using proverbs; expressing ideas through proverbial sayings
Usage: gerund or present participle form of 'proverb'; rare in modern usage; primarily literary or archaic
Examples
- The elder was fond of proverbing, filling every conversation with ancient wisdom.
- His proverbing style made the speech memorable and quotable.
- She avoided proverbing in her writing, preferring direct statements instead.