The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
INCISIVELY
precisely, incisively, exactly
(adverb) in a precise manner; “she always expressed herself precisely”
incisively
(adverb) in an incisive manner; “he was incisively critical”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
incisively (comparative more incisively, superlative most incisively)
In an incisive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
INCISIVE
In*ci"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. incisif.]
1. Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting. "An incisive, high voice." G. Eliot. And her incisive smile accrediting That treason of false witness in my blush. Mrs. Browning.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the incisors; incisor; as, the incisive bones, the premaxillaries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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