Synonyms for ceremonial
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
- n. 1
A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.
Related words
- Word family
- ceremonialism ceremonialist ceremonially
Forms
- Plural
- ceremonials → ceremonys, observances, rites, formalities…
Example sentences
- formal The premier paid a formal visit to the White House.
- ritual My favorite ritual is reading Algerian newspapers.
- nominal Mary bought a semi-derelict house for the nominal sum of £1.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ceremonial | steady | |
| formal | steady | |
| ritual | rising | |
| ritualistic | steady | |
| ceremonious | steady | |
| nominal | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- form1, rite1
- 5 letters
- forme
- 6 letters
- formal2, ritual3, solemn2
- 7 letters
- formula3, nominal3, pompous2, stately2
- 8 letters
- official3, ceremony4, imposing3
- 9 letters
- formality4, solemnity4, formulary4
- 10 letters
- observance3
- 11 letters
- ritualistic5, ceremonious
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (formal2 = 2 syllables).