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Ceremoniousness

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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.
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Noun1.ceremoniousness - a ceremonial manner
formalness, formality - a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
unceremoniousness - an unceremonial manner


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But give me your hand, senora; I require no better protection than my own continence, and my own sense of propriety; as well as that which is inspired by that venerable head-dress;" and so saying he kissed her right hand and took it in his own, she yielding it to him with equal ceremoniousness.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
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