In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PICTORIALLY
pictorially
(adverb) in a pictorial manner; “depth is established pictorially”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
pictorially (comparative more pictorially, superlative most pictorially)
In a pictorial manner.
Source: Wiktionary
PICTORIAL
Pic*to"ri*al, a. Etym: [L. pictorius, fr. pictor a painter, fr. pingere to paint. See Paint.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to pictures; illustrated by pictures; forming pictures; representing with the clearness of a picture; as, a pictorial dictionary; a pictorial imagination. "Pictorial rhetoric." Ruskin.
– Pic*to"ri*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
4 March 2025
HYDRAULIC
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
Coffee Trivia
