Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
DELIBERATELY
intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design
(adverb) with intention; in an intentional manner; “he used that word intentionally”; “I did this by choice”
measuredly, deliberately
(adverb) in a deliberate unhurried manner; “she was working deliberately”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
Source: Wiktionary
De*lib"er*ate*ly, adv.
Definition: With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.
DELIBERATE
De*lib"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]
1. Weighing facts and arguments with a view a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor. "These deliberate fools." Shak.
2. Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result. Settled visage and deliberate word. Shak.
3. Not hasty or sudden; slow. Hooker. His enunciation was so deliberate. W. Wirt.
De*lib"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deliberated; p. pr. & vb. n. Deliberating.]
Definition: To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.
De*lib"er*ate, v. i.
Definition: To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, concerning. The woman the deliberation is lost. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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