Ceremonial

/ˌsɛɹɪˈməʊnɪ.əl/ · adjective

Meaning

Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
2. Used only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.
3. (obsolete) Synonym of ceremonious (“of a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious”).
4. A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

Example Sentences

What mockery will it be / To want the bridegroom when the priest attends / To speak the ceremonial rites of marriage!

His merit introduced him to ſplendid tables and elegant acquaintance, but he did not find himſelf alvvays qualified to join in the converſation. He vvas diſtreſſed by civilities, vvhich he knevv not hovv to repay, and entangled in many ceremonial perplexities, from vvhich his books and diagrams could not extricate him.

[T]his change in ceremonial observances and outward show was trifling when compared to that in the objects of worship […]

Philomena Guinea's black Cadillac eased through the tight, five o'clock traffic like a ceremonial car.

“You must swear it. By Adamcos,” said Catweazle, drawing his ceremonial knife. “Crumbs! What's that?” asked Carrot, very taken with the knife.

Oh monstrous, superstitious puritan, / Of refin’d manners, yet ceremoniall man, […]

[W]ith dumb Pride, and a set formal Face, / He moves, in the dull Ceremonial track, […]

Curt’sies, and the usual Ceremonials between Women who are Strangers to each other being past, Sophia said, ‘I have not the Pleasure to know you, Madam.’

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• more ceremonial
• most ceremonial
• cæremonial
• ceremonials

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