FANATICALLY

fanatically

(adverb) in a passionately fanatic manner; “he followed the teachings of his guru fanatically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

fanatically (comparative more fanatically, superlative most fanatically)

In a fanatical manner; with extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm.

Source: Wiktionary


FANATIC

Fa*nat"ic, a. Etym: [L. fanaticus inspired by divinity, enthusiastic, frantic, fr. fanum fane: cf. F. fanatique. See Fane.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or indicating, fanaticism; extravagant in opinions; ultra; unreasonable; excessively enthusiastic, especially on religious subjects; as, fanatic zeal; fanatic notions. But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last. T. Moore.

Fa*nat"ic, n.

Definition: A person affected by excessive enthusiasm, particularly on religious subjects; one who indulges wild and extravagant notions of religion. There is a new word, coined within few months, called fanatics, which, by the close stickling thereof, seemeth well cut out and proportioned to signify what is meant thereby, even the sectaries of our age. Fuller (1660). Fanatics are governed rather by imagination than by judgment. Stowe.

FANATICAL

Fa*nat"ic*al, a.

Definition: Characteristic of, or relating to, fanaticism; fanatic. - Fa*nat"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Fa*nat"ic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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