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.
SPLENDIDLY
excellently, magnificently, splendidly, famously
(adverb) extremely well; “he did splendidly in the exam”; “we got along famously”
gorgeously, splendidly, resplendently, magnificently
(adverb) in an impressively beautiful manner; “the Princess was gorgeously dressed”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
splendidly (comparative more splendidly, superlative most splendidly)
In a splendid manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Splen"did*ly, adv.
Definition: In a splendid manner; magnificently.
SPLENDID
Splen"did, a. Etym: [L. splendidus, fr. splendere shine; cf. Lith. splendëti: cf. F. splendide.]
1. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STIMULATIVE
(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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