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Synonyms of ceremonial

5 similar words

Another word for ceremonial is formal. Other synonyms of ceremonial are nominal, ceremonious and ritual.

Synonyms and similar words for ceremonial

adjectiveOf, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.

  • ceremoniousOf a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious.
  • formalCeremonial or traditional.
  • ritualRelated to a rite or repeated set of actions.
  • ritualistic

adjectiveUsed only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.

Meaning of ceremonial

  1. adjective Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
  2. adjective Used only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.
  3. adjective Synonym of ceremonious (“of a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious”).

Full definition of ceremonial

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Questions about synonyms of ceremonial

What is another word for ceremonial?
Ceremonial has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as formal, nominal, ceremonious and ritual.
What does ceremonial mean?
Ceremonial means of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.

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