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.
LUXURIOUSLY
high, richly, luxuriously
(adverb) in a rich manner; “he lives high”
luxuriously
(adverb) in an indulgently luxurious manner; “she sprawled out luxuriously on the sofa”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
luxuriously (comparative more luxuriously, superlative most luxuriously)
In a manner that involves luxury; in an expensive or indulgent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
LUXURIOUS
Lux*u"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. luxuriosus: cf. F. luxurieux. See Luxury.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to luxury; ministering to luxury; supplied with the conditions of luxury; as, a luxurious life; a luxurious table; luxurious ease. " Luxurious cities. " Milton.
– Lux*u"ri*ous*ly, adv.
– Lux*u"ri*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PREMATURELY
(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”
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