In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ESTHETICALLY
aesthetically, esthetically
(adverb) in a tasteful way; “this building is aesthetically very pleasing”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
esthetically
Alternative spelling of aesthetically
Source: Wiktionary
ESTHETIC
Es"thete, n.; Es*thet"ic (, a., Es*thet"ic*al (, a., Es*thet"ics (, n. etc.
Definition: Same as Æsthete, Æsthetic, Æsthetical, Æsthetics, etc.
ESTHETICAL
Es"thete, n.; Es*thet"ic (, a., Es*thet"ic*al (, a., Es*thet"ics (, n. etc.
Definition: Same as Æsthete, Æsthetic, Æsthetical, Æsthetics, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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