adjective
- marked by ceremony or formality; excessively polite or formal
Examples
- The ceremonious opening of the new museum included speeches from dignitaries.
- He gave a ceremonious bow before entering the room.
- The wedding was a ceremonious affair with traditional rituals.
- She found his ceremonious manner of speaking rather pompous.
- The ceremonious presentation of awards lasted two hours.
- Their ceremonious greeting seemed overly formal for old friends.