CEREMONIOUS

ceremonious, conventional

(adjective) rigidly formal or bound by convention; “their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt”

pompous, ceremonious

(adjective) characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

ceremonious (comparative more ceremonious, superlative most ceremonious)

Fond of ceremony, ritual or strict etiquette; punctilious

Characterized by ceremony or rigid formality

Source: Wiktionary

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Cer`e*mo"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. cérémonieux, L. Caerimoniosus.]

1. Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial.

Note: [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.] The ceremonious part of His worship. South.

2. 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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