Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
ADMIRABLE
admirable
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
admirable
(adjective) inspiring admiration or approval; “among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
admirable (comparative more admirable, superlative most admirable)
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad"mi*ra*ble, a. Etym: [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.]
1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. [Obs.] In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance and weakness. Jer. Taylor.
2. Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation; deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things. "An admirable machine." "Admirable fortitude." Macaulay.
Syn.
– Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful; praiseworthy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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