ceremonial

see definition of ceremonial

adjritual, formal

Synonyms for ceremonial

adj ritual, formal

Antonyms for ceremonial

unimpressive
informal
unceremonial

ceremony

noun. etiquette

form

noun. accepted procedure; ceremony

forms

noun. accepted procedure; ceremony

Word Origin & History

c.1400, "belonging to (religious) ritual," also as a noun, "a ceremonial practice," from Late Latin caerimonialis "pertaining to ceremony," from caerimonia (see ceremony). Related: Ceremonially.

Example Sentences for ceremonial

He liked the Easter ceremonial better, perhaps, than that of Christmas.

He returned from his audience with the emperor in ceremonial robes, high on horseback.

To this the soothsayer adds the ceremonial element, 'attending upon the gods.'

Each bow—and he bowed often—was an act of ceremonial courtesy.

Pomp and ceremonial, popes and kings, are toys for children.

She stretched her arms outward and upward in ceremonial fashion.

I have settled all the ceremonial for a meeting between the sultan and the admiral.

No portion of the ceremonial of parting appertained personally to him.

At noon shops were closed in order that everyone might participate in the ceremonial.

When all preparations have been made complete for a ceremonial, the word "Si!"

ceremonial

Synonyms for ceremonial

Antonyms for ceremonial

More words related to ceremonial

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