01 a. Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]
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Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]“The ceremonious part of His worship.” — South.
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According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious.“Too ceremonious and traditional.” — Shak.