— ceremonialism , n. — ceremonialist , n. — ceremonially , adv.
/ser'euh moh"nee euhl/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion.
2. used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes.
n.
3. a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite.
4. Rom. Cath. Ch.
a. the order for rites and ceremonies.
b. a book containing it.
5. formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet.
[ 1350-1400; ME ceremonialis, LL caerimonialis. See CEREMONY, -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. solemn, conventional, ceremonious. 3. ritual, liturgy.
Ant. 1. informal.