ceremonial
ceremonial — adjective
1. connected with or performed as part of a ceremony — the formal activities that t
connected with or performed as part of a ceremony — the formal activities that take place during important social, religious, or official events such as weddings, graduations, or state visits.
Mei wore a long red ceremonial robe during the graduation ceremony.
collocation: ceremonial robe / ceremonial dress
The president arrived in a ceremonial carriage for the national holiday parade.
collocation: ceremonial carriage / ceremonial vehicle
All the guests stood up when the ceremonial music began to play.
The king's ceremonial crown is kept in a glass case at the museum.
collocation: ceremonial crown / ceremonial sword
- ceremonial robe
- ceremonial dress
- ceremonial occasion
- ceremonial role
- ceremonial carriage
- ceremonial crown
- ceremonial sword
- formal
broader in meaning; ceremonial specifically links to a ceremony
- ritualistic
emphasises repeated actions within a tradition rather than a single event
ceremonial — noun
1. the set of traditional formal actions, words, and customs that people follow whe
the set of traditional formal actions, words, and customs that people follow when taking part in an important ceremony.
The temple's morning ceremonial includes prayers, songs, and a short teaching session.
uncountable noun describing a complete set of formal acts
Noa learned the traditional ceremonial performed at the start of each spring festival.
The old ceremonial has been passed down through many generations of the village elders.
The graduation ceremonial includes a speech by the head teacher and the handing out of diplomas.
- traditional ceremonial
- morning ceremonial
- wedding ceremonial
- religious ceremonial
Grammar Patterns
the + ceremonial + of + noun
Usage Note
Less common than the adjective form. The noun ceremonial usually refers to the whole system of traditional acts for a particular event, while ceremony refers to a single instance of that event.