In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
monomaniacal
(adjective) obsessed with a single subject or idea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
monomaniacal (comparative more monomaniacal, superlative most monomaniacal)
Fanatical, or obsessed with one cause or idea to the exclusion of other concerns.
Of or relating to a monomaniac.
Source: Wiktionary
Mon`oma"ni*ac, Mon`oma"ni*a*cal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. monomaniaque.]
Definition: Affected with monomania, or partial derangement of intellect; caused by, or resulting from, monomania; as, a monomaniacal delusion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 October 2024
(adjective) guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong; “a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.