Ceremonial vs Serious - What's the difference?
ceremonial | serious | Related terms |
Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
* Hallam
(archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
* Dryden
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.
Important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play; needing great attention; critical.
Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving; meaningful.
Ceremonial is a related term of serious.
As adjectives the difference between ceremonial and serious
is that ceremonial is ceremonial while serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.ceremonial
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Alternative forms
*Adjective
(en adjective)- Ceremonial observances and outward show.
- (Donne)
- He moves in the dull ceremonial track.
serious
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Adjective
(en-adj)- It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious , laugh so heartily.
- This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
- After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.