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ceremonial
[ ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual:
a ceremonial occasion.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- used in or in connection with ceremonies:
ceremonial robes.
noun
- a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite.
Synonyms: ,
- Roman Catholic Church.
- the order for rites and ceremonies.
- a book containing it.
- formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion:
the ceremonial of a state banquet.
ceremonial
/ ˌɛɪˈəʊɪə /
adjective
- involving or relating to ceremony or ritual
noun
- the observance of formality, esp in etiquette
- a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual
- Christianity
- the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies
- a book containing this
Derived Forms
- ˌˈDzԾ, noun
- ˌˈDzԾ, adverb
- ˌˈDzԾ, noun
Other Word Forms
- e·n·· noun
- e·n·· noun
- e·n·· adverb
- t·e·n· adjective
- anti·e·n·· adverb
- anti·e·n·· noun
- anti·e·n·· noun adjective
- ԴDzc··n· adjective
- ԴDzc··n··ly adverb
- c··n· adjective
- ܲc··n· adjective
- ܲc··n··ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of ceremonial1
Example Sentences
Australians vote in an election on Saturday, 3 May, and Dutton has in recent days caused controversy for his comments about ceremonial Aboriginal rites.
Traditionally, when a member of the Dodgers is honored with a bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium, someone from their family will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
We can expect some goading and taunting at the ceremonial way in this evening.
Pope Francis is dressed in red robes, holding a rosary and wearing the papal mitre - the large white ceremonial headdress.
Murakami, 63, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as he did before an exhibition between the Dodgers and Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome on March 15.
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