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ceremonious

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cer·e·mo·ni·ous  (sr-mn-s)
adj.
1. Strictly observant of or devoted to ceremony, ritual, or etiquette; punctilious: "borne on silvery trays by ceremonious world-weary waiters" (Financial Times).
2.
a. Characterized by ceremony.
b. In accord with prescribed or customary usage; rigidly formal.
cere·moni·ous·ly adv.
cere·moni·ous·ness n.
ceremonious
Adjective
excessively polite or formal
ceremoniously adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ceremonious - characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
pompous
2.ceremonious - rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt"
conventional
formal - being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"


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