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Webster 1913 Edition
Ceremonious
Cerˊe-mo′ni-ous
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
cérémonieux
, L. Caerimoniosus
.] 1.
Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial.
[In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]
The
ceremonious
part of His worship. South.
2.
According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; devoted to forms and ceremonies; formally respectful; punctilious.
“Ceremonious phrases.” Addison.
Syn. – Formal; precise; exact. See
Formal
. Webster 1828 Edition
Ceremonious
CEREMONIOUS
,Adj.
1.
Consisting of outward forms and rites; as the ceremonious part of worship. [In this sense, ceremonial is now used.]2.
Full of ceremony or solemn forms.3.
According to the rules and forms prescribed or customary; civil; formally respectful. Ceremonious phrases.4.
Formal; according to the rules of civility; as, to take a ceremonious leave.5.
Formal; exact; precise; too observant of forms.