Transcription
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- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh l]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl/
- /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh l]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl/
Definitions of ceremonial word
- adjective ceremonial Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony. 3
- adjective ceremonial A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence. 3
- variable noun ceremonial Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions. 3
- countable noun ceremonial A ceremonial is a ceremony. 3
- adjective ceremonial involving or relating to ceremony or ritual 3
- noun ceremonial the observance of formality, esp in etiquette 3
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Origin of ceremonial
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cēremōniālis, Late Latin caerimōniālis. See ceremony, -al1
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Parts of speech for Ceremonial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ceremonial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ceremonial
adj ceremonial
- liturgical — of or relating to formal public worship or liturgies.
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- august — August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.
- conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
noun ceremonial
- rite — a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use: rites of baptism; sacrificial rites.
- ritual — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
- ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
- pomp — stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.
- pageantry — spectacular display; pomp: the pageantry of a coronation.
adjective ceremonial
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- official — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- state — the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health.
Antonyms for ceremonial
adj ceremonial
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- unimpressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- ceremonial — Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.
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