Ritual

Synonyms of ritual

• tradition
• routine
• formality
• custom
• ceremony

Antonyms of ritual

• informal
• spontaneous
• casual
• unconventional
• irregular

Collocations of ritual

religious ritual

Frequency: 70 %

The priest performed the religious ritual with great solemnity.

daily ritual

Frequency: 60 %

Her morning coffee was a daily ritual she couldn't do without.

traditional ritual

Frequency: 50 %

The tribe's traditional ritual involved dancing around a bonfire.

ceremonial ritual

Frequency: 45 %

The crowning of the king was a ceremonial ritual that had been passed down for generations.

ancient ritual

Frequency: 40 %

The archaeologists unearthed evidence of an ancient ritual burial site.

Idiomatic Expressions for ritual

• Phrase: Ritual sacrifice
  Meaning: A religious or ceremonial act of offering something valuable as a sacrifice
  Usage: The ancient tribe performed a ritual sacrifice to appease their gods.