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.
TELEGRAPHICALLY
telegraphically, tersely
(adverb) in a short and concise manner; “a particular bird, exactly and tersely described in the book of birds”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
telegraphically (comparative more telegraphically, superlative most telegraphically)
In a telegraphic manner; concerning telegraphy
Her son's letters were always telegraphically brief and to the point.
Source: Wiktionary
TELEGRAPHIC
Tel`e*graph"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. télégraphique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SEARCHINGLY
(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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