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[ ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl ] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR ceremonial ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveof, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion. used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes. nouna system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite. Roman Catholic Church. - the order for rites and ceremonies.
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formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet. Origin of ceremonial1350–1400; Middle English <Medieval Latin cēremōniālis,Late Latin caerimōniālis.See ceremony, -al1 SYNONYMS FOR ceremonial1 solemn, conventional, ceremonious. 3 ritual, liturgy. SEE SYNONYMS FOR ceremonial ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR ceremonialSEE ANTONYMS FOR ceremonial ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM ceremonialcer·e·mo·ni·al·ism, nouncer·e·mo·ni·al·ist, nouncer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverban·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjective an·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverban·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ism, nounan·ti·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ist, noun, adjectivenon·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjectivenon·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverbpre·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjectiveun·cer·e·mo·ni·al, adjectiveun·cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH ceremonialceremonial , ceremoniousWords nearby ceremonialcerebrovascular accident, cerebrum, cerecloth, Ceredigion, cerement, ceremonial, ceremonial tea, ceremonious, ceremony, Cerenkov, Cerenkov effect Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ceremonialIn contrast, Boehner's leadership team filed into his ceremonial office and greeted the teary newly-elected Speaker with hugs. Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST “Stay in formation,” a sergeant from the ceremonial unit said over a public address system to the cops along the street. Funeral Protest Is Too Much for NYPD Union Boss|Michael Daly|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST In the absence of ceremonial formalities, Francis favored a business-like manner. Pope’s Blistering Attack on ‘Haggard’ Europe|Nico Hines|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST Former Defense Minister Mustafa Tlass presented Jarrouj with a ceremonial sword. Welcome to Assadville, USA|Christopher Moraff|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indeed there is a pre-Hispanic ceremonial site located a scant 400 meters from the outer edge of the Otomí Lake & Villas property. Trading Dime Bags for Salvador Dali|Jason McGahan|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST He represented the earthly pomp and show of Christianity, wore the ceremonial vestments. When It Was Dark|Guy Thorne There was a constant tendency to make the ceremonial cover up moral and spiritual lapses. Studies in the Epistle of James|A. T. Robertson It is, however, clear that the arch form here indicates a ceremonial, and not the taking of a prisoner. The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol II of II)|Alice Bertha Gomme It is indulged in on nearly all occasions of social and ceremonial celebrations. The Manbos of Mindano|John M. Garvan During the days of ceremonial impurity the man is treated as other Hindus treat their women on such occasions. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV|R.V. Russell
British Dictionary definitions for ceremonial
adjectiveinvolving or relating to ceremony or ritual nounthe observance of formality, esp in etiquette a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual Christianity - the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies
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Derived forms of ceremonialceremonialism, nounceremonialist, nounceremonially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to ceremonialliturgical, solemn, stately, august, conventional, imposing, lofty, mannered, ritualistic, studied, stylized |