ceremonial
2 antonyms for ceremonial — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to or used in a formal ceremony.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to or used in a formal ceremony.
““You must swear it. By Adamcos,” said Catweazle, drawing his ceremonial knife. “Crumbs! What's that?” asked Carrot, very taken with the knife.”
Opposites
2. noun
A formal ritual or set procedure used on official occasions.
“The opening ceremonial included a traditional dance.”
Antonyms
How to use ceremonial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ceremonial role
ceremonial dress
ceremonial duties
Etymology
From Latin caerimonialis, related to ceremony.
Full origin of ceremonial →Frequently asked questions
What does “ceremonial” mean?
The word “ceremonial” means relating to or used in a formal ceremony. In plain terms, relating to formal ritual or official events, rather than everyday, practical use.
How do you pronounce “ceremonial”?
“Ceremonial” is pronounced seh-rih-MOH-nih-uhl (/ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ceremonial” in a sentence?
Here is “ceremonial” used in a sentence: “The king wore his ceremonial robes for the coronation.”
What part of speech is “ceremonial”?
Depending on how it is used, “ceremonial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ceremonial” come from?
The word “ceremonial” comes from Latin. From Latin caerimonialis, related to ceremony.
Is “ceremonial” a common word?
“Ceremonial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ceremonial” have?
“Ceremonial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or used in a formal ceremony.
