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.
MIRTHFULLY
happily, merrily, mirthfully, gayly, blithely, jubilantly
(adverb) in a joyous manner; “they shouted happily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
mirthfully (comparative more mirthfully, superlative most mirthfully)
In a mirthful manner.
Source: Wiktionary
MIRTHFUL
Mirth"ful, a.
1. Full of mirth or merriment; merry; as, mirthful children.
2. Indicating or inspiring mirth; as, a mirthful face. Mirthful, comic shows. Shak.
– Mirth"ful*ly, adv.
– Mirth"ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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