- 1. a. Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.] Source: opted
- 2. a. According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious. Source: opted
- 3. adj. characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display Source: wordnet
- 4. adj. rigidly formal or bound by convention Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. Note: [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.] The ceremonious part of His worship. South. 2. According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious. "Ceremonious phrases." Addison. Too ceremonious and traditional. Shak. Syn. -- Formal; precise; exact. See Formal. Source: webster
- 6. j:100 s. rigidly formal or bound by convention Source: ecdict
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