Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
EXEMPLARILY
Etymology
Adverb
exemplarily (comparative more exemplarily, superlative most exemplarily)
In an exemplary manner; ideally, admirably.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex"em*pla*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for warning; by way of example. She is exemplarily loyal. Howell. Some he punisheth exemplarily. Hakewill.
EXEMPLARY
Ex"em*pla*ry, a. Etym: [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar.]
1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary. Bacon.
2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.
3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing. Fuller. Exemplary damages. (Law) See under Damage.
Ex"em*pla*ry, n.
Definition: An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing. [Obs.] Donne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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