Ceremonial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌserɪˈməʊnɪəl|  American pronunciation of the word ceremonial
Brit.  |serɪˈməʊnɪəl|  British pronunciation of the word ceremonial

noun

- a formal event performed on a special occasion (syn: ceremony, observance)

adjective

- marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
a ceremonial occasion
ceremonial garb

Extra examples

The tribe has different ceremonial masks for each ceremony.

His new position is largely ceremonial because all the decisions are actually made by a committee.

A number of religious ceremonials

...the funeral of a pope is usually marked by rich pageantry and elaborate ceremonials...

He represents the nation on ceremonial occasions.

Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial.

Native American ceremonial robes

The mayor wore his ceremonial robes for the opening ceremony.

The president rode in a ceremonial procession.

There is a lot of ceremonial attached to the job of Lord Mayor.

The dancers wore ceremonial headdresses.

...robed the queen in her ceremonial garments...

He looked very grand in his ceremonial uniform.

Word forms

noun
singular: ceremonial
plural: ceremonials
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