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   ceremonious

   /ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. relating or appropriate to grand and formal occasions: "a Great Hall where ceremonious and public appearances were made"
   • ▪ excessively polite; punctilious: "he accepted the gifts with ceremonious dignity"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French cérémonieux or late Latin caerimoniosus, from Latin caerimonia (see ceremony).

   Derivatives

   • 1. ceremoniously adverb
   • 2. ceremoniousness noun

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   CEREMONIOUS definition: 1. Ceremonious behaviour is very or too formal or polite. 2. Ceremonious behavior is very or too…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CEREMONIOUS is devoted to forms and ceremony. How to use ceremonious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ceremonious.

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   When people are involved in a ceremony, they often behave in a solemn way, exhibiting the respect they feel for the ritual. Their behavior can be described as ceremonious.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCEREMONIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. especially or excessively polite or formal 2. observing ceremony; involving formalities.... Click for more definitions.

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   CEREMONIOUS meaning: 1. Ceremonious behaviour is very or too formal or polite. 2. Ceremonious behavior is very or too…. Learn more.

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   Definition of ceremonious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A complete guide to the word "CEREMONIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › ceremoniousCeremonious - definition of ceremonious by The Free Dictionary

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   ceremonious - rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt"

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    ceremonious is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French cérémonieux; Latin caerimōniōsus.

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    The meaning of ceremonious. Definition of ceremonious. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.