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Definition of ceremonially

ceremonially

/ˌsɛrɪˈmoʊniəli/
cer · e · mo · ni · al · ly
Adjective:ceremonial
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ceremonially Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner involving, relating to, or used for a formal religious or public ceremony.

Example

"The mayor ceremonially cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the new community library."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'ceremonially' (performed as part of a formal rite or official ceremony) with 'ceremoniously' (behaving in an overly polite, stiff, or grandly formal manner).

• Rhymes for ceremonially

• Nearby Words

cerebrum
ceremonial
ceremonialist
ceremonially
ceremonious
ceremoniously
ceremony

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ceremonially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ceremonially
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