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- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/
- /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
- /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/
Definitions of ceremonious word
- adjective ceremonious especially or excessively polite or formal 3
- adjective ceremonious observing ceremony; involving formalities 3
- abbreviation CEREMONIOUS ceremonial 3
- adjective ceremonious full of ceremony 3
- adjective ceremonious characterized by conventional usages or formality; very polite 3
- adjective ceremonious excessively formal or proper 3
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Origin of ceremonious
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; ceremony + -ous; compare Middle French cerimonieux < Late Latin caerimōniōsus
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Parts of speech for Ceremonious
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ceremonious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
ceremonious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ceremonious
adj ceremonious
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
- decorous — Decorous behaviour is very respectable, calm, and polite.
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
adjective ceremonious
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- regal — of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
Antonyms for ceremonious
adj ceremonious
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- unceremonious — discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude: He made an unceremonious departure in the middle of my speech.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- unobserved — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
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