The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
INSENSIBLY
numbly, insensibly
(adverb) in a numb manner; without feeling; “I stared at him numbly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
insensibly (comparative more insensibly, superlative most insensibly)
In a insensible manner; without feeling or noticing something.
Source: Wiktionary
In*sen"si*bly, adv.
Definition: In a manner not to be felt or perceived; imperceptibly; gradually. The hills rise insensibly. Addison.
INSENSIBLE
In*sen"si*ble, a. Etym: [L. insensibilis: cf. F. insensible. See In- not, and Sensible.]
1. Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility. Milton.
2. Not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of feeling; apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; as, insensible to danger, fear, love, etc.;
– often used with of or to. Accept an obligation without being a slave to the giver, or insensible to his kindness. Sir H. Wotton. Lost in their loves, insensible of shame. Dryden.
3. Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible. Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow; gradual; as, insensible motion. Two small and almost insensible pricks were found upon Cleopatra's arm. Sir T. Browne. They fall away, And languish with insensible decay. Dryden.
4. Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless. [Obs.] If it make the indictment be insensible or uncertain, it shall be quashed. Sir M. Hale.
Syn.
– Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid; numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive; indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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