Coronation

Pronunciation: /kɔːrəˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of coronation

noun a ceremony in which a person is formally crowned and invested with regal power, usually involving the placing of a crown on the head

Example Sentences

A1 The queen's coronation was a grand event.

A2 The coronation ceremony took place in the royal palace.

B1 The coronation of the new king was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

B2 The coronation procession through the streets was a sight to behold.

C1 The coronation oath was a solemn moment in the ceremony.

C2 The coronation regalia was carefully crafted and adorned with precious gems.

Examples of coronation in a Sentence

formal The coronation of the new king was a grand and solemn event attended by dignitaries from around the world.

informal Did you see the fancy outfits people wore to the coronation ceremony?

slang The coronation party was lit! Everyone was dancing and having a great time.

figurative The crowning achievement of her career felt like a personal coronation, marking her success in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of coronation

• past tense: coronated
• plural: coronations
• comparative: more coronated
• superlative: most coronated
• present tense: coronates
• future tense: will coronate
• perfect tense: have coronated
• continuous tense: is coronating
• singular: coronation
• positive degree: coronated
• infinitive: to coronate
• gerund: coronating
• participle: coronated

Origin and Evolution of coronation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'coronation' originates from the Latin word 'coronatio', which means 'a crowning'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coronation' has come to specifically refer to the ceremony of crowning a monarch, rather than just any crowning event.