单词 | super-ceremonious |
释义 | > as lemmassuper-ceremonious super-ceremonious adj. Brit. /ˌsuːpəsɛrᵻˈməʊnɪəs/ , /ˌsjuːpəsɛrᵻˈməʊnɪəs/ , U.S. /ˌsupərˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/ highly or excessively ceremonious; characterized by excessive ceremony.ΚΠ 1650 J. Reynolds Flower of Fidelitie 169 On both sides was demonstrated such super-ceremonious courtesie, that for instant joy me thought my Muse stood silent. 1731 W. Asplin Alkibla Pt. II 109 What Precedent may be possibly found for this super-ceremonious Respect to the Altar.., I know not. 1841 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Apr. 500/2 This indecency I do not believe in, the Dons being super-ceremonious chaps, and not likely to indulge in the grimaces of Mounseers. 1957 Independent (Pasadena, Calif.) 6 June 1/1 Flagship USS Salem enters Grand Harbor just after dawn of a super-ceremonious day. 2001 in D. T. Linger No One Home xiv. 268 When I have to be ceremonious with the [school] principals, I'm super-ceremonious. < as lemmas |
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