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ceremonial

(serɪmoʊniəl)

Word forms: plural ceremonials

1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.

He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions.

Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for ceremonial purposes.

Synonyms: formal, public, official, ritual More Synonyms of ceremonial

ceremonially adverb [ADVERB with verb]

His body had been moved from his unmarked grave and ceremonially reburied.

2. adjective

A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence.

Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial.

3. variable noun

Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions.

...papal ceremonial.

...the ceremonials leading up to the young Emperor's wedding.

4. countable noun

A ceremonial is a ceremony.

...a religious ceremonial.

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ceremonial in British English

(ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl)

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

4. Christianity

the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies

a book containing this

Derived forms

ceremonialism (ˌcereˈmonialism)

noun

ceremonialist (ˌcereˈmonialist)

noun

ceremonially (ˌcereˈmonially)

adverb

ceremonial in American English

(ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl)

adjective

of, for, or consisting of ceremony; ritual; formal

noun

an established system of rites or formal actions connected with an occasion, as in religion; ritual

a rite or ceremony

Derived forms

ceremonialism (ˌcereˈmonialˌism)

noun

ceremonialist (ˌcereˈmonialist)

noun

ceremonially (ˌcereˈmonially)

adverb

Examples of 'ceremonial' in a sentence
ceremonial

The only element missing, he often reflected, was a floating orchestra and chorus on a ceremonial barge above the reef.Whatever the reason, the ceremonial uniforms were gorgeous, and Tristan wore his with the confidence of one born to show-off.The Charley Tsosie family would be busy, taking ritual sweat baths and preparing for their curing ceremonial.

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British English: ceremonial ADJECTIVE

Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.

He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions.

American English: ceremonial
Brazilian Portuguese: cerimonial
Chinese: 仪式的
European Spanish: solemne
French: de cérémonieN
German: zeremoniell
Italian: di {or} da cerimonia
Japanese: 儀式上の
Korean: 의식의
European Portuguese: cerimonial
Latin American Spanish: solemne

Chinese translation of 'ceremonial'

ceremonial

(sɛrɪˈməunɪəl)

adj

礼(禮)节(節)性的 (lǐjiéxìng de)

n (u)

礼(禮)仪(儀) (lǐyí)

(adjective) in the sense of formal

Definition

of ceremony or ritual

He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions.

Synonyms

formal

He wrote a very formal letter of apology.

public

official

An official announcement is expected later today.

ritual

Here, the conventions required me to make the ritual noises.

stately

Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.

solemn

This is a solemn occasion.

liturgical

a liturgical poem traditionally sung on the Sabbath

courtly

a large man with a gentle, courtly manner

ritualistic

Opposites

simple

relaxed

casual

informal

(noun) in the sense of ritual

Definition

a system of formal rites

It is difficult to imagine a more impressive ceremonial.

Synonyms

ritual

This is the most ancient and holiest of the rituals.

ceremony

He was crowned with great ceremony.

rite

a fertility rite

formality

The will was read, but it was a formality.

solemnity

the constitutional solemnities

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ceremony

Definition

formally polite behaviour

He was crowned with great ceremony.

Synonyms

formality,

ceremonial,

propriety,

decorum,

formal courtesy,

show

in the sense of courtly

Definition

ceremoniously polite

a large man with a gentle, courtly manner

Synonyms

ceremonious,

civil,

formal,

obliging,

refined,

polite,

dignified,

stately,

aristocratic,

gallant,

affable,

urbane,

decorous,

chivalrous,

highbred,

elegant

in the sense of formality

Definition

a necessary procedure without real effect

The will was read, but it was a formality.

Synonyms

convention,

form,

conventionality,

matter of form,

procedure,

ceremony,

custom,

gesture,

ritual,

rite

Synonyms of 'ceremonial'

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单词	ceremonial
释义	Trends of ceremonial View usage for: ceremonial (serɪmoʊniəl) Word forms: plural ceremonials 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony. He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for ceremonial purposes. Synonyms: formal, public, official, ritual More Synonyms of ceremonial ceremonially adverb [ADVERB with verb] His body had been moved from his unmarked grave and ceremonially reburied. 2. adjective A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence. Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial. 3. variable noun Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions. ...papal ceremonial. ...the ceremonials leading up to the young Emperor's wedding. 4. countable noun A ceremonial is a ceremony. ...a religious ceremonial. More Synonyms of ceremonial ceremonial in British English (ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl) adjective 1. involving or relating to ceremony or ritual noun 2. the observance of formality, esp in etiquette 3. a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual 4. Christianity a. the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies b. a book containing this Derived forms ceremonialism (ˌcereˈmonialism) noun ceremonialist (ˌcereˈmonialist) noun ceremonially (ˌcereˈmonially) adverb ceremonial in American English (ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl) adjective 1. of, for, or consisting of ceremony; ritual; formal noun 2. an established system of rites or formal actions connected with an occasion, as in religion; ritual 3. a rite or ceremony Derived forms ceremonialism (ˌcereˈmonialˌism) noun ceremonialist (ˌcereˈmonialist) noun ceremonially (ˌcereˈmonially) adverb Examples of 'ceremonial' in a sentence ceremonial The only element missing, he often reflected, was a floating orchestra and chorus on a ceremonial barge above the reef. Ballard, J. G. RUSHING TO PARADISE (2001) Whatever the reason, the ceremonial uniforms were gorgeous, and Tristan wore his with the confidence of one born to show-off. Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001) The Charley Tsosie family would be busy, taking ritual sweat baths and preparing for their curing ceremonial. Hillerman, Tony THE JOE LEAPHORN MYSTERIES (2001) In other languages ceremonial British English: ceremonial ADJECTIVE Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony. He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. American English: ceremonial Brazilian Portuguese: cerimonial Chinese: 仪式的 European Spanish: solemne French: de cérémonieN German: zeremoniell Italian: di {or} da cerimonia Japanese: 儀式上の Korean: 의식의 European Portuguese: cerimonial Latin American Spanish: solemne Chinese translation of 'ceremonial' ceremonial (sɛrɪˈməunɪəl) adj 礼(禮)节(節)性的 (lǐjiéxìng de) n (u) 礼(禮)仪(儀) (lǐyí) (adjective) in the sense of formal Definition of ceremony or ritual He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. Synonyms formal He wrote a very formal letter of apology. public official An official announcement is expected later today. ritual Here, the conventions required me to make the ritual noises. stately Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running. solemn This is a solemn occasion. liturgical a liturgical poem traditionally sung on the Sabbath courtly a large man with a gentle, courtly manner ritualistic Opposites simple , relaxed , casual , informal (noun) in the sense of ritual Definition a system of formal rites It is difficult to imagine a more impressive ceremonial. Synonyms ritual This is the most ancient and holiest of the rituals. ceremony He was crowned with great ceremony. rite a fertility rite formality The will was read, but it was a formality. solemnity the constitutional solemnities Additional synonyms in the sense of ceremony Definition formally polite behaviour He was crowned with great ceremony. Synonyms formality, ceremonial, propriety, decorum, formal courtesy, show in the sense of courtly Definition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegant in the sense of formality Definition a necessary procedure without real effect The will was read, but it was a formality. Synonyms convention, form, conventionality, matter of form, procedure, ceremony, custom, gesture, ritual, rite Synonyms of 'ceremonial' ceremonial Explore 'ceremonial' in the dictionary
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n (u)

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