ceremonial
word
Definition
Related to or used in a ceremony or formal event. It can describe actions, objects, or roles that are traditional or symbolic, rather than practical.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an adjective: 'ceremonial dress,' 'ceremonial role.' It can imply formality, tradition, or lack of real power (e.g. 'a ceremonial position'). Not to be confused with 'ceremony' (the event itself).
Spanish: ceremonialPortuguese (BR): cerimonialPortuguese (PT): cerimonialChinese (Simplified): 仪式的 - 礼仪的Chinese (Traditional): 儀式的 - 禮儀的Hindi: औपचारिक - विधिकArabic: احتفالي - طقسيBengali: আনুষ্ঠানিক - বিধিসম্মত (প্রথাগত)Russian: церемониальный - формальныйJapanese: 儀式的 - 式典用Vietnamese: nghi lễ - thuộc về lễ nghiKorean: 의식적인 - 공식적인Turkish: törene ait - törenselUrdu: رسمی - تقریبی (تقریب سے متعلق)Indonesian: seremonial - bersifat upacara
Example Sentences
The king wore a ceremonial robe during the event.
basic
There is a ceremonial entrance to the palace.
basic
The mayor’s role at the parade was mainly ceremonial.
basic
He holds a ceremonial title but makes no real decisions.
natural
The opening of the bridge was marked by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
natural
All the ceremonial customs made the event feel special.
natural