Ceremonial

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl/

Definitions of ceremonial

adjective relating to or used for formal events or ceremonies

Example Sentences

A1 The students participated in a ceremonial dance during the school assembly.

A2 The traditional wedding included many ceremonial rituals.

B1 The president attended the ceremonial opening of the new hospital wing.

B2 The ceremonial sword used in the coronation was passed down through generations.

C1 The elaborate ceremonial procession lasted for hours.

C2 The ceremonial attire worn by the royal family was stunning.

Examples of ceremonial in a Sentence

formal The ceremonial event was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

informal The ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at noon.

slang I can't believe they made us wear those ceremonial robes for graduation.

figurative The handshake was merely ceremonial, as they both knew the deal was off.

Grammatical Forms of ceremonial

• past tense: ceremonialized
• plural: ceremonials
• comparative: more ceremonial
• superlative: most ceremonial
• present tense: ceremonializes
• future tense: will ceremonialize
• perfect tense: has ceremonialized
• continuous tense: is ceremonializing
• singular: ceremonial
• positive degree: ceremonial
• infinitive: to ceremonialize
• gerund: ceremonializing
• participle: ceremonialized

Origin and Evolution of ceremonial

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ceremonial' originated from the Latin word 'caerimonia', which referred to religious rites or ceremonies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ceremonial' expanded to encompass any formal or ritualistic observance, not just limited to religious contexts.