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.
ELOQUENTLY
articulately, eloquently
(adverb) in an articulate manner; “he argued articulately for his plan”
eloquently, articulately
(adverb) with eloquence; “he expressed his ideas eloquently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
eloquently (comparative more eloquently, superlative most eloquently)
In an eloquent manner; stated well.
Source: Wiktionary
El"o*quent*ly, adv.
Definition: In an eloquent manner.
ELOQUENT
El"o*quent, a. Etym: [F. éloquent, L. eloquens, -entis, p. pr. of eloqui to speak out, declaim; e + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.]
1. Having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or preacher. O Death, all-eloquent! You only prove What dust we dote on when 't is man we love. Pope.
2. Adapted to express strong emotion or to state facts arguments with fluency and power; as, an eloquent address or statement; an eloquent appeal to a jury.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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