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ceremoniously

cer·e·mo·ni·ous
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/
    • /ˌserəˈməʊniəsli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/

Definitions of ceremoniously word

  • adverb ceremoniously If someone does something ceremoniously, they do it in an extremely formal way. 3
  • adjective ceremoniously carefully observant of ceremony; formally or elaborately polite: He greeted his rival with a ceremonious display of friendship. 1
  • adjective ceremoniously pertaining to, marked by, or consisting of ceremony; formal: a ceremonious reception. 1
  • noun ceremoniously In a ceremonious manner. 1
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Origin of ceremoniously

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 Ceremoniously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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ceremoniously 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 65% 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 ceremoniously

adv ceremoniously

  • regularly — at regular times or intervals.
  • properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
  • correctly — to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The native guide corrected our pronunciation. The new glasses corrected his eyesight.
  • customarily — according to custom; usually
  • orderly — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.

adverb ceremoniously

  • grandly — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
  • ritually — an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.
  • ritualistically — adherence to or insistence on ritual.
  • solemnly — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
  • majestically — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
All 27 Synonyms of ceremoniously

Antonyms for ceremoniously

adv ceremoniously

  • casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
  • informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
  • unceremoniously — discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude: He made an unceremonious departure in the middle of my speech.
  • impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
  • rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
All 6 Antonyms of ceremoniously

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