ceremonious Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
pompous.
adjective satellite rigidly formal or bound by convention
conventional.
- their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt

Cf. F. cérémonieux, L. Caerimoniosus.

Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.
The ceremonious part of His worship. South.
According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious. "Ceremonious phrases." Addison.
Too ceremonious and traditional. Shak.
Syn. -- Formal; precise; exact. See Formal.