DISAGREEABLY

disagreeably

(adverb) in a disagreeable manner; “‘I took no harm from the journey, thank you,’ she said disagreeably”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

disagreeably (comparative more disagreeably, superlative most disagreeably)

In a disagreeable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis`a*gree"a*bly, adv.

Definition: In a disagreeable manner; unsuitably; offensively.

DISAGREEABLE

Dis`a*gree"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. désagréable.]

1. Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; Preach you truly the doctrine which you have received, and each nothing that is disagreeable thereunto. Udall.

2. Exciting repugnance; offensive to the feelings or That which is disagreeable to one is many times agreeable to another, or disagreeable in a less degree. Wollaston.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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