ceremonial

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ceremonial

A judge wears ceremonial robes in a courtroom.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to or used in ceremonies: Describes something that is connected with, or appropriate for, a formal ceremony or ritual.
    • Formal and ritualistic: Characterized by or involving the strict observance of formalities or etiquette, often in a traditional context.

  2. Noun:

    • A system of rites or ceremonies: The set of formal acts and procedures prescribed for a particular occasion.
    • A formal event or ritual: A ceremony or series of acts performed on a special occasion.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The ambassador wore his ceremonial robes for the state dinner.
    • The changing of the guard is a ceremonial tradition.
  • Noun:
    • The ceremonial for the coronation was elaborate and ancient.
    • They followed the prescribed ceremonial to the letter.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ceremonial duties": Official functions that involve performing or participating in formal rituals.
    • The mayor has both administrative and ceremonial duties.
  • "In a ceremonial capacity": Acting in a role that is largely symbolic or formal rather than practical.
    • The king attended the event in a purely ceremonial capacity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ceremonially (adverb): In a ceremonial manner.
    • The document was ceremonially presented to the president.
  • Ceremonious (adjective): Relating to ceremony; excessively polite or formal. (Note: This word often emphasizes elaborate formality in behavior, whereas "ceremonial" typically describes things connected to official ceremonies.)
    • He made a ceremonious bow.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Ritual, formal, solemn, stately.
  • Noun: Rite, ritual, ceremony, formality, observance.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Informal, casual, unceremonious.
Related Phrases
  • Ceremonial law: A law or code governing religious or formal rituals.
    • The priests were experts in ceremonial law.
  • Ceremonial ground/mace/sword: An object used specifically for formal ceremonies.
    • The ceremonial mace is a symbol of the university's authority.
ceremonial

A judge wears ceremonial robes in a courtroom.

Adjective
  1. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
    • a ceremonial occasion
    • ceremonial garb
Noun
  1. a formal event performed on a special occasion
    • a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor

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