adjective, noun
adjective relating to or used in a ceremony:
ceremonial occasions * a ceremonial sword * The post of mayor is largely ceremonial (= there are no real duties, only ceremonies to attend).
ceremonially adverb
noun [U,C] the system of rules and traditions that states how things should be done at a ceremony or formal occasion:
The visit was conducted with all due ceremonial. * the ceremonials of the medieval church
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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