ceremonial

Definitions

Relating to or used for formal religious or public events.

Following or done according to established social or formal procedure.

Having the form or function of a ceremony but lacking real power or authority.

Examples

The soldiers wore their ceremonial uniforms for the national holiday parade.

The tribal leader performed a ceremonial dance to bless the new harvest.

Synonyms

formal ritualistic solemn stately conventional liturgical ceremonious

Antonyms

informal casual unceremonious relaxed functional practical everyday