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Ceremonial vs Sanctimony - What's the difference?

ceremonial | sanctimony |

As nouns the difference between ceremonial and sanctimony

is that ceremonial is a ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual while sanctimony is a hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

As an adjective ceremonial

is of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.

ceremonial

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Alternative forms

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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.

    • sanctimony

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

    • See also

    * self-righteous * phony * holier-than-thou