ceremonial (Meaning)
ceremonial (n)
a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremonial (s)
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
ceremonial (a.)
Relating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites.
Observant of forms; ceremonious. [In this sense ceremonious is now preferred.]
ceremonial (n.)
A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes; outward form.
The order for rites and forms in the Roman Catholic church, or the book containing the rules prescribed to be observed on solemn occasions.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ceremonial
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Synonyms:
- ritualistic
- seemly
- decorous
- certified
- nice
- orderly
- systematic
- methodical
- genteel
- formalistic
- sanctioned
- accepted
- authorized
- respectable
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ceremonial Sentence Examples
- The royal family wore elaborate ceremonial robes for the coronation ceremony.
- The tribal elders performed a ceremonial dance to celebrate the harvest.
- The president participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new hospital.
- The ceremonial sword was passed down through generations as a symbol of honor.
- A ceremonial wreath was laid at the war memorial to commemorate fallen soldiers.
- The ceremonial procession through the streets marked the beginning of the cultural festival.
- The university held a ceremonial convocation to confer degrees upon graduating students.
- The ceremonial lighting of the Olympic torch signaled the start of the games.
- The traditional wedding included ceremonial rituals passed down for centuries.
- The flag-raising ceremony was a ceremonial tradition observed every morning at the military base.
FAQs About the word ceremonial
a formal event performed on a special occasion, marked by pomp or ceremony or formalityRelating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of
official,formal, ceremonious, conventional,regular, orthodox, polite, ritual, proper, correct
unorthodox,informal, unconventional, irregular, unconventional, informal, irregular, casual, unorthodox, casual
The royal family wore elaborate ceremonial robes for the coronation ceremony.
The tribal elders performed a ceremonial dance to celebrate the harvest.
The president participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new hospital.
The ceremonial sword was passed down through generations as a symbol of honor.
