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CEREMONIAL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word ceremonial. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word ceremonial. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CEREMONIAL

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formal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

• (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms

noun

• a lavish dance requiring formal attire

• a gown for evening wear

adjective satellite

• characteristic of or befitting a person in authority

• represented in simplified or symbolic form

• logically deductive

• refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

ritual
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals

• of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals

noun

• any customary observance or practice

• the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

• stereotyped behavior

ritualistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism

dignified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

adjective satellite

• having or showing self-esteem

grandiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

• affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty

majestic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

• belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

solemn
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

stately
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive in size, manner, or appearance

• of size and dignity suggestive of a statue

• refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

ceremonious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• rigidly formal or bound by convention

ceremony
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

observance
nounn
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

ceremonial occasion
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

Best Hypernyms For CEREMONIAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ceremonial, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
function occasion activity affair celebration ceremony custom event festivity formality gathering observance rite ritual solemnity tradition
Phrases (2)
social functionsocial occasion

Alternatives for FORMAL

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