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Meaning of 'ceremonious' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ceremonious [ a.]
- Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]
- According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious.

Meaning of 'ceremonious' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ceremonious [ s]
Meaning (1):
- rigidly formal or bound by convention
Example in sentence:
  • their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt

Nearby Words:

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