rit·u·al·is·tic \|rich(ə)wə|listik, -chə|l-, -tēk\adjective 1.: of, in accordance with, or characterized by the use of ritual < ritualistic work of a lodge > 2.: stressing the use of ritual forms : adhering to or devoted to ritualism < a feudal or ritualistic society — Michael Polanyi > • rit·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly\-tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li\adverb