ceremonious

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ceremonious Meaning of "ceremonious"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
  2. (adj) rigidly formal or bound by convention

Synonym(s)

pompous

Usage(s):

  1. At last he stood up, pulled the paper from his typewriter and closed his reference books with a ceremonious bang.
  2. Serene, but a little static and ceremonious.
  3. The moment was silent and ceremonious and we could feel the gaze of a thousand eyes.

Quotes

  • "Now that the NCAA has taken over the NIT, (I hope) that we are able to come up with an even better start, a more ceremonious start to our basketball season," Krzyzewski said.
    on Nov 22, 2005 By: Mike Krzyzewski Source: San Diego Union Tribune

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