In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
REPOSEFUL
restful, reposeful, relaxing
(adjective) affording physical or mental rest; “she spent a restful night at home”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
reposeful (comparative more reposeful, superlative most reposeful)
Providing repose, restful.
Having an appearance of repose, peaceful.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*pose"ful (r-pz"fl), a.
Definition: Full of repose; quiet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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