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.
HYPOCRITICALLY
hypocritically
(adverb) in a hypocritical manner; “he behaved hypocritically by praying piously when people were watching”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
hypocritically (comparative more hypocritically, superlative most hypocritically)
in a hypocritical manner
Source: Wiktionary
HYPOCRITIC
Hyp`o*crit"ic, a.
Definition: See Hypocritical. Swift.
HYPOCRITICAL
Hyp`o*crit"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. hypocritique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical action. Hypocritical professions of friendship and of pacific intentions were not spared. Macaulay.
– Hyp`o*crit"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTUITIVELY
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