CEREMONIOUSLY

ceremoniously, ceremonially

(adverb) in a ceremonious manner; “my mother advised her children ceremoniously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

ceremoniously (comparative more ceremoniously, superlative most ceremoniously)

In a ceremonious manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Cer`e*mo"ni*ous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a ceremonious way.

CEREMONIOUS

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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