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Ceremonial Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Ceremonial has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a formal event performed on a special occasion

"a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"

2

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

"The ancient priests performed their ceremonial duties every sunrise to honor the sun god according to strict tradition."

Adjective
1

marked by pomp or ceremony or formality

"a ceremonial occasion"

"ceremonial garb"

2

Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony.

"The guests gathered around the ceremonial cake as it was brought out for the anniversary celebration."

Example Sentences
"a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" noun
"a ceremonial occasion" adjective
"ceremonial garb" adjective
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
affair
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
circumstance funeral wedding pageant dedication opening commemoration military ceremony initiation exercise fire walking formality Maundy potlatch
Rhyming Words
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