ritualistic

adjective
UK: /ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/
US: /ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/

  1. Following a set routine or pattern of behavior, often without thinking about its meaning.

    1. His morning routine became very ritualistic.
    2. The company's meetings felt ritualistic, with the same agenda every time; nothing was ever new at the ritualistic meetings.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of rituals.

    1. The dance had a ritualistic quality.
    2. The ceremony was steeped in ritualistic symbolism, and every step had great meaning.

Synonyms

ceremonial customary habitual
ritualistic adverb

  1. In a way that follows a set routine or pattern, often without much thought or feeling.

    1. He performed the task ritualistically.
    2. She cleaned the house ritualistically every Saturday, but didn't like cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ritualistic" in English means: Following a set routine or pattern of behavior, often without thinking about its meaning., Relating to or characteristic of rituals..

The phonetic transcription of "ritualistic" is /ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ritualistic": ceremonial, customary, habitual.

Example usage of "ritualistic": "His morning routine became very ritualistic.". More examples on the page.