The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
mercilessly, pitilessly, unmercifully, remorselessly
(adverb) without pity; in a merciless manner; “he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pitilessly (comparative more pitilessly, superlative most pitilessly)
In a pitiless manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Pit"i*less, a.
1. Destitute of pity; hard-hearted; merciless; as, a pitilessmaster; pitiless elements.
2. Exciting no pity; as, a pitiless condition.
– Pit"i*less*ly, adv.
– Pit"i*less*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.