In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
CUNNINGLY
craftily, cunningly, foxily, knavishly, slyly, trickily, artfully
(adverb) in an artful manner; “he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced”; “had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?”
cunningly, cutely
(adverb) in an attractive manner; “how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect figure”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
cunningly (comparative more cunningly, superlative most cunningly)
With cunning, cleverly.
Source: Wiktionary
Cun"ning*ly (kn"nng-l), adv.
Definition: In a cunning manner; with cunning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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