Associations to the word «Ceremonious»

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Wiktionary

CEREMONIOUS, adjective. Fond of ceremony, ritual or strict etiquette; punctilious
CEREMONIOUS, adjective. Characterized by rigid formality

Dictionary definition

CEREMONIOUS, adjective. Characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display.
CEREMONIOUS, adjective. Rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt".

Wise words

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