anticeremonialism
əˈmoʊ adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion.
2.
used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes.
noun
3.
a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite.
4.
5.
formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet.
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cēremōniālis, Late Latin caerimōniālis. See ceremony, -al1
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cēremōniālis, Late Latin caerimōniālis. See ceremony, -al1
Related forms
cer·e·mo·ni·al·ism, noun
cer·e·mo·ni·al·ist, noun
cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb
an·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjective
an·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb
an·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ism, noun
an·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ist, noun, adjective
non·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjective
non·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb
pre·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjective
un·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjective
un·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. solemn, conventional, ceremonious. 3. ritual, liturgy.
1. solemn, conventional, ceremonious. 3. ritual, liturgy.
Antonyms
1. informal.
1. informal.
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ceremonial (ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | involving or relating to ceremony or ritual |
| —n | |
| 2. | the observance of formality, esp in etiquette |
| 3. | a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual |
| 4. | Christianity |
| a. the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies | |
| b. a book containing this | |
| cere'monialism | |
| —n | |
| cere'monialist | |
| —n | |
| cere'monially | |
| —adv | |
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