ceremonial
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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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Encyclopedia Britannica
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ceremonial
the performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by tradition or by sacerdotal decree. Ritual is a specific, observable mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies. It is thus possible to view ritual as a way of defining or describing humans.
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Example sentences
One measure of a kingdom's wealth was its large temples, ceremonial plazas, and palaces.
We watched his televised ceremonial removal in disbelief.
Bigamists respect marriage, or they would not go through the highly ceremonial and even ritualistic formality of bigamy.
Mayans grew cacao trees in their backyards and used the seeds to brew ceremonial drinks.
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