In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CUTELY
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
cutely (comparative more cutely, superlative most cutely)
In a cute manner
Source: Wiktionary
CUTE
Cute (kt), a. Etym: [An abbrev. of acute.]
Definition: Clever; sharp; shrewd; ingenious; cunning. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THEORETICAL
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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