The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
CENSORIOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
censoriously (comparative more censoriously, superlative most censoriously)
In a censorious manner.
Source: Wiktionary
CENSORIOUS
Cen*so"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. censorius pertaining to the censor. See Censor.]
1. Addicted to censure; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners. A dogmatical spirit inclines a man to be consorious of his neighbors. Watts.
2. Implying or expressing censure; as, censorious remarks.
Syn.
– Fault-finding; carping; caviling; captious; severe; condemnatory; hypercritical.
– Cen*so"ri*ous*ly, adv.
– Cen*so"ri*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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