Definitions for ceremonious
ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əscer·e·mo·ni·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pompous, ceremoniousadjective

   characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

2. ceremonious, conventionaladjective

   rigidly formal or bound by convention

   "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ceremoniousadjective

   Fond of ceremony, ritual or strict etiquette; punctilious

2. ceremoniousadjective

   Characterized by rigid formality

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ceremoniousadjective

   Etymology: from ceremony.

   1. Consisting of outward rites.

   Under a different oeconomy of religion, God was more tender of the shell and ceremonious part of his worship. South.

   2. Full of ceremony; awful.

   O, the sacrifice,
   How ceremonious, solemn, and unearthly,
   It was i’ th’ offering! William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   3. Attentive to the outward rites of religion.

   You are too senseless obstinate, my lord;
   Too ceremonious, and traditional. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   4. Civil; according to the strict rules of civility; formally respectful.

   They have a set of ceremonious phrases, that run through all ranks and degrees among them. Joseph Addison, Guard. №. 104.

   5. Observant of the rules of civility.

   Then let us take a ceremonious leave,
   And loving farewel of our several friends. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   6. Civil and formal to a fault.

   The old caitiff was grown so ceremonious, as he would needs accompany me some miles in my way. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

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1. ceremonious

   Ceremonious refers to something that is done in a formal, detailed, and traditional manner, often related to ceremonies or rituals. It can also involve a high degree of politeness, respect, or etiquette.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ceremoniousadjective

   consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]

2. Ceremoniousadjective

   according to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious

How to pronounce ceremonious?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say ceremonious in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceremonious in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceremonious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of ceremonious in a Sentence

1. Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant:

   I believe publicly funded institutions should respect the law as it is written today. It clearly states 'The state flag shall receive all the respect and ceremonious etiquette given the American flag,'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ceremonious
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ceremonious
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ceremonious
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceremonious