ceremonial

/ˌsɛɹɪˈməʊnɪ.əl/adj
Middle School
1

Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.

2

Used only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.

3

Synonym of ceremonious (“of a person: fond of ceremony or ritual, or of observing strict etiquette or formality; punctilious”).

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