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.
CONTUMACIOUSLY
rebelliously, contumaciously, defiantly
(adverb) in a rebellious manner; “he rejected her words rebelliously”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
contumaciously (comparative more contumaciously, superlative most contumaciously)
In a contumacious manner.
Source: Wiktionary
CONTUMACIOUS
Con`tu*ma"cious, a. Etym: [L. contumax, -acis. See Contumacy.]
1. Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient. There is another very, efficacious method for subding the most obstinate, contumacious sinner. Hammond.
2. (Law)
Definition: Willfully disobedient to the summous or prders of a court. Blackstone.
Syn.
– Stubborn; obstinate; obdurate; disobedient; perverse; unyielding; headstrong.
– Con`tu*ma"cious*ly, adv.
– Con`tu*ma"cious*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
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