According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
INTENTLY
intently
(adverb) with strained or eager attention; “listened intently”; “stood watching intently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
intently (comparative more intently, superlative most intently)
In an intent or focused manner.
Source: Wiktionary
In*tent"ly, adv.
Definition: In an intent manner; as, the eyes intently fixed.
Syn.
– Fixedly; steadfastly; earnestly; attentively; sedulously; diligently; eagerly.
INTENT
In*tent", a. Etym: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.]
1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. "Intent on mischief." Milton. Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. I. Watts.
In*tent", n. Etym: [OE. entent, entente, attention, purpose, OF. entente, F. entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, fr. F. & OF. entendre. See Intend.]
Definition: The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim. Be thy intents wicked or charitable. Shak. The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the Hooker. To all intents, and purposes, in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; essentially. "He was miserable to all intents and purpose." L'Estrange.
Syn.
– Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift; object; end; aim; plan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPULSIVE
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