ceremonial

adjective
UK: /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/
US: /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

  1. Relating to or used for formal events.

    1. The ceremonial sword was old.
    2. The ceremonial duties are important to our organization and the public.

  2. Following traditional customs or rituals.

    1. We made a ceremonial toast.
    2. The atmosphere felt very ceremonial and formal during the graduation.

Synonyms

formal official ritualistic ceremonious
ceremonial noun

  1. A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.

    1. The ceremonial was short.
    2. The inauguration became a long ceremonial with many speakers and musicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ceremonial" in English means: Relating to or used for formal events., Following traditional customs or rituals..

The phonetic transcription of "ceremonial" is /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/ in British English and /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ceremonial": formal, official, ritualistic, ceremonious.

Example usage of "ceremonial": "The ceremonial sword was old.". More examples on the page.