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Ceremonial vs Celebratory - What's the difference?

ceremonial | celebratory |

As adjectives the difference between ceremonial and celebratory

is that ceremonial is of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal while celebratory is in the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

As a noun ceremonial

is a ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

ceremonial

English

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
  • * Hallam
    • Ceremonial observances and outward show.
  • (archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
    • (Donne)
  • * Dryden
    • He moves in the dull ceremonial track.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

    • celebratory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.
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    • , year=2012 , date=May 13 , author=Alistair Magowan , title=Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=But, with United fans in celebratory mood as it appeared their team might snatch glory, they faced an anxious wait as City equalised in stoppage time.}}