meaning of ceremonial
1. Relating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites.
2. Observant of forms; ceremonious. [In this sense ceremonious is now preferred. ]
3. A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes; outward form.
4. The order for rites and forms in the Roman Catholic church, or the book containing the rules prescribed to be observed on solemn occasions.
5. a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl
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Related Words
ceremonial | ceremonial dance | ceremonial occasion | ceremonialism | ceremonially | ceremonialness |
