ceremonial

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

cere·mo·nial [ceremonial ceremonials] adjective, noun BrE [ˌserɪˈməʊniəl] NAmE [ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl]
adjective
relating to or used in a ceremony
•ceremonial occasions
•a ceremonial sword
•The post of mayor is largely ceremonial (= there are no real duties, only ceremonies to attend).

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’, (plural) ‘ritual observances’.

Example Bank:
•a ceremonial occasion/sword
Derived Word: ↑ceremonially
 
noun uncountable, countable
the system of rules and traditions that states how things should be done at a ceremony or formal occasion
•The visit was conducted with all due ceremonial.
•the ceremonials of the medieval church

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’, (plural) ‘ritual observances’.
 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  ceremony, ceremonial occasion, observance