The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DRAMATICALLY
dramatically
(adverb) in a dramatic manner; “he confessed dramatically”
dramatically
(adverb) with respect to dramatic value; “the play was dramatically interesting, but the direction was bad”
dramatically
(adverb) in a very impressive manner; “your performance will improve dramatically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
dramatically (comparative more dramatically, superlative most dramatically)
In a dramatic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Dra*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a dramatic manner; theatrically; vividly.
DRAMATIC
Dra*mat"ic, Dra*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. dramatique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the drama; appropriate to, or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; vivid. The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. Motley.
DRAMATICAL
Dra*mat"ic, Dra*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. dramatique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the drama; appropriate to, or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; vivid. The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
5 February 2025
CARE
(noun) activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; “he wrote the manual on car care”
Coffee Trivia
