| 单词 | ceremonious |
| 释义 | ceremonious (once / 1352 pages) adj When people are involved in a ceremony, they often behave in a solemn way, exhibiting the respect they feel for the ritual. Their behavior can be described as ceremonious. Don't confuse ceremonious with ceremonial. Ceremonial means "by ceremony." If, after signing a peace agreement, two presidents exchange a ceremonial handshake in front of reporters, that's different from the ceremonious manner they maintain while doing so. WORD FAMILYceremonious: ceremoniously, ceremoniousness, unceremonious+/ceremonial: ceremonially, ceremonials, unceremonial/ceremony: ceremonial, ceremonies, ceremonious/unceremonial: unceremonially/unceremonious: unceremoniously, unceremoniousness USAGE EXAMPLESWhile the funerals for Mr. Rabin and Mr. Peres were ceremonious events attended by world leaders, Mr. Arafat’s was a tumultuous affair. New York Times(Nov 09, 2016) As the whole thorax moves from a closed position to a boldly exposed one, each dancer seems both ceremonious and driven. New York Times(Sep 27, 2016) Monday marks the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, China’s biggest and most ceremonious holiday. Time(Feb 08, 2016) 1adj characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display Syn pompous 2adj rigidly formal or bound by convention their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt Syn conventional formal being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress) |
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