Ceremonious

/sɛ.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/

Synonyms for "ceremonious" (88 found)

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Closest matches (18)

Adjective(6 words)
pompousceremonialceremonial objectceremonial objectscommon social virtueconventional
Noun(1 words)
courteous remark

Strong matches (26)

Noun(1 words)
dutch stijf
Adjective(7 words)
formalformal bowformal english usageformal institutionsformal permissionformal styleformalistic

Related words (44)

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Collocations

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ceremonious greetingceremonious occasionceremonious processionceremonious protocolceremonious toneceremonious welcome

Inflections

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more ceremoniousmost ceremonious

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Sample sentences

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[L]et vs take a ceremonious leaue, / And louing farevvell of our ſeuerall friends.

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VVhen vve deſcribe our ſenſations of another's ſorrovvs, either in friendly or ceremonious condolence, the cuſtoms of the vvorld ſcarcely admit of rigid veracity.

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Bingley, she had likewise seen for an instant, and in that short period saw him looking both pleased and embarrassed. He was received by Mrs. Bennet with a degree of civility, which made her two daughters ashamed, especially when contrasted with the cold and ceremonious politeness of her curtsey and address to his friend.

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O, the Sacrifice, / Hovv ceremonious, ſolemne, and vn-earthly / It vvas i'th' Offring?

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