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Ceremonious vs Ceremonial - What's the difference?

ceremonious | ceremonial |

As adjectives the difference between ceremonious and ceremonial

is that ceremonious is fond of ceremony, ritual or strict etiquette; punctilious while ceremonial is of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.

As a noun ceremonial is

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

ceremonious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Fond of ceremony, ritual or strict etiquette; punctilious
  • Characterized by rigid formality

    • ceremonial

    English

    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.