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ceremonial
CEFRB2
/ˌsɛɹɪˈməʊnɪ.əl/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Used for a formal event or ceremony rather than practical work.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailSynonym of ceremonious (“of a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious”).
Examples
Archeologists have found a Roman ceremonial chariot near Pompeii.
England proper is divided into 48 ceremonial counties.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˌseɹɪˈməʉniəl/
- /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsUsed only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.
Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
noun
Extra meaningA ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.
More examples
In contextWhat mockery will it be / To want the bridegroom when the priest attends / To speak the ceremonial rites of marriage!
Philomena Guinea's black Cadillac eased through the tight, five o'clock traffic like a ceremonial car.
“You must swear it. By Adamcos,” said Catweazle, drawing his ceremonial knife. “Crumbs! What's that?” asked Carrot, very taken with the knife.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English cerymonial, from Latin caerimōniālis. Morphologically ceremony + -al or -ial.