The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
UNASSUMINGLY
unassumingly
(adverb) in an unassuming manner; “she is unassumingly skeptical of her own work”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
unassumingly (comparative more unassumingly, superlative most unassumingly)
In an unassuming manner.
Source: Wiktionary
UNASSUMING
Un`as*sum"ing, a.
Definition: Not assuming; not bold or forward; not arrogant or presuming; humble; modest; retiring; as, an unassuming youth; unassuming manners.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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