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Meaning of 'ceremonial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.]
2 . 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.

Meaning of 'ceremonial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ceremonial [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a formal event performed on a special occasion
Example in sentence:
  • a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
2 . ceremonial [ s]
Meaning (2):
- marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
Example in sentence:
  • a ceremonial occasion;
  • ceremonial garb

Nearby Words:

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