ceremonious

• Qualifie un comportement ou des actions très formels, polis et exécutés selon des coutumes ou des rituels établis, souvent avec solennité ou cérémonie.

Describes behavior or actions that are very formal, polite, and done according to established customs or rituals.

1. Pompous and statelyC1formal

   Characterized by formal ceremony, pomp, and dignified display.

   Pompeux et solennel

   • The king's entrance was a ceremonious affair with trumpets and guards.
   • The award ceremony was a very ceremonious event.
   • They gave a ceremonious welcome to the visiting dignitaries.

   Synonymesceremonialdignifiedformalgrandimposingmajesticritualisticsolemnstately

   Antonymescasualinformalunceremonious

2. Rigidly formalC1formal

   Strictly following formal rules or conventions, often in an exaggerated way.

   cérémonieux (avec raideur)

   • His ceremonious bow seemed out of place in the casual setting.
   • The meeting was conducted in a ceremonious manner, with every rule observed.
   • She found his ceremonious politeness to be a bit excessive.

   Synonymesformalprimpunctiliousstarchystiffstuffy

   Antonymescasualinformalunceremonious