Definition of CEREMONIAL

ceremonial

Plural: ceremonials

Noun

  • a formal event performed on a special occasion
  • A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
    • "a ceremonial occasion"
    • "ceremonial garb"

Adj

  • Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
  • Synonym of ceremonious (“of a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious”).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cerymonial, from Latin caerimōniālis. Morphologically ceremony + -al or -ial.

Synonyms

ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance, ceremonious, formal, ritual, ritualistic

Scrabble Score: 14

ceremonial: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ceremonial: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ceremonial: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

ceremonial: valid Words With Friends Word