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.
OPULENTLY
sumptuously, opulently
(adverb) in a sumptuous and opulent manner; “this government building is sumptuously appointed”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
opulently (comparative more opulently, superlative most opulently)
In an opulent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
OPULENT
Op"u*lent, a. Etym: [L. opulens, opulentus, fr. ops, opis, power, wealth, riches, perh. akin to E. apt: cf. F. opulent. Cf. Copious, Couple, Office.]
Definition: Having a large estate or property; wealthy; rich; affluent; as, an opulent city; an opulent citizen.
– Op"u*lent*ly, adv. I will piece Her opulent throne with kingdoms. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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