The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
AFIRE
afire, ablaze(p), aflame, aflare, alight, on fire
(adjective) lighted up by or as by fire or flame; “forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning”; “even the car’s tires were aflame”; “a night aflare with fireworks”; “candles alight on the tables”; “houses on fire”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
afire (comparative more afire, superlative most afire)
On fire (often metaphorically).
Adjective
afire (comparative more afire, superlative most afire)
On fire (often metaphorically).
Synonyms
• ablaze
• aflame
Anagrams
• Arfie, Feria, Freia, faire, feria, rafie
Source: Wiktionary
A*fire", adv. & a. Etym: [Pref. a- + fire.]
Definition: On fire.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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