ceremonially

cer·e·mo·ni·al

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh l]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl/
- /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh l]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl/

Definitions of ceremonially word

adjective ceremonially of, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion. 1
adjective ceremonially used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes. 1
noun ceremonially a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite. 1
noun ceremonially Roman Catholic Church. the order for rites and ceremonies. a book containing it. 1
noun ceremonially formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet. 1
noun ceremonially In a ceremonial manner. 1

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Origin of ceremonially

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 Ceremonially

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ceremonially 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.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ceremonially

adverb ceremonially

ritualistically — adherence to or insistence on ritual.
ritually — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
formulaically — made according to a formula; composed of formulas: a formulaic plot.
prescriptively — that prescribes; giving directions or injunctions: a prescriptive letter from an anxious father.
repetitively — pertaining to or characterized by repetition.

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