Ceremonious

Pronunciation: /ˌserəˈmoʊniəs/

Definitions of ceremonious

adjective characterized by ceremony; formal or ritualistic

Example Sentences

A1 The queen's arrival was a ceremonious event.

A2 The graduation ceremony was very ceremonious with speeches and music.

B1 The opening of the new museum was a ceremonious occasion with dignitaries from around the world.

B2 The award ceremony was a ceremonious affair, with formal attire and a red carpet.

C1 The diplomatic meeting was conducted in a ceremonious manner, with strict protocol observed.

C2 The coronation of the new king was a highly ceremonious event, steeped in tradition and ritual.

Examples of ceremonious in a Sentence

formal The royal wedding was a ceremonious event, filled with tradition and protocol.

informal The graduation ceremony was so ceremonious, with everyone dressed up and giving speeches.

slang I can't believe how ceremonious my friend's birthday party was - it was like a fancy gala!

figurative The CEO's retirement was a ceremonious passing of the torch to the new leader.

Grammatical Forms of ceremonious

• past tense: ceremonioused
• plural: ceremoniouses
• comparative: more ceremonious
• superlative: most ceremonious
• present tense: ceremonious
• future tense: will be ceremonious
• perfect tense: have been ceremonious
• continuous tense: is being ceremonious
• singular: ceremonious
• positive degree: ceremonious
• infinitive: to be ceremonious
• gerund: ceremoniously
• participle: ceremoniousing

Origin and Evolution of ceremonious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ceremonious' originated from the Latin word 'caerimonia' which means religious worship or ritual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ceremonious' evolved to refer to anything that is formal, ritualistic, or done with great attention to etiquette and tradition.