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ceremonious
cer·e·mo·ni·ous [ sèrrə mṓnee əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. formal and conventional: excessively polite or formal, being careful to observe formalities and behave correctly
He replied with ceremonious dignity.
2. involving ceremony: involving ceremony or consisting of ceremony
ceremonious gestures

cer·e·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb
cer·e·mo·ni·ous·ness noun

Word Usage

See ceremonial.
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