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.
FURIOUSLY
furiously
(adverb) (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner; “winds were blowing furiously”
furiously
(adverb) in an impassioned or very angry manner; “she screamed furiously at her tormentors”
furiously
(adverb) in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy; “the boys fought furiously”; “she went peddling furiously up the narrow street”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
furiously
In a furious manner; angrily.
Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.
Intensely, as with embarrassment.
Source: Wiktionary
FURIOUS
Fu"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. furiosus, fr. furia rage, fury: cf. F. furieux. See Fury.]
1. Transported with passion or fury; raging; violent; as, a furious animal.
2. Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence; as, a furious stream; a furious wind or storm.
Syn.
– Impetuous; vehement; boisterous; fierce; turbulent; tumultuous; angry; mad; frantic; frenzied.
– Fu"ri*ous*ly, adv.
– Fu"ri*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
5 October 2024
FUTON
(noun) mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame
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