Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ceremonious. Search instead for verecundious.
Definitions

ceremonious

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Now, Gellar has made a more ceremonious return, albeit with a frustrating stop-and-start stammer.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Early on in its history, Long Beach Opera, originally Long Beach Grand Opera, found the “grand” too ceremonious and increasingly scaled back to experimental, in-your-face intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

The mood inside the court - quiet and ceremonious - was a contrast to the atmosphere outside as dozens of activists rallied in support of cancellation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Thirty-five years later the world's five-billionth baby is trying to forget his ceremonious entry into the world.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

Then Mack made a ceremonious visit to Lee Chong while the boys got a fire going in the big stove.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




Vocabulary lists containing ceremonious


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "ceremonious" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com