ceremoniously

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière formelle ou cérémonielle », souvent avec un grand souci du rituel, de la dignité ou de la procédure établie. Décrit des actions accomplies avec une formalité délibérée, impliquant parfois un sentiment de solennité ou d’apparat.

An adverb meaning "in a formal or ceremonious manner," often with great attention to ritual, dignity, or established procedure. It describes actions performed with deliberate formality, sometimes implying a sense of pomp or solemnity.

1. In a formal or ritualistic mannerB2formal

   Done with great ceremony, formality, or official procedure.

   de manière cérémonieuse

   • The ambassador was ceremoniously welcomed at the airport.
   • The award was ceremoniously presented to the winner.
   • They ceremoniously cut the ribbon to open the new building.

   Synonymesceremoniallyformallyrituallysolemnly

   Antonymescasuallyinformallyunceremoniously

2. With exaggerated formalityC1informal

   Done in a way that is overly formal or dramatic, often for effect.

   avec une formalité exagérée

   • He ceremoniously bowed before leaving the room.
   • She ceremoniously handed over the keys to the new owner.
   • The butler ceremoniously announced each guest's arrival.

   Synonymesaffectedlydramaticallygrandlypompouslypretentiouslysolemnlystiltedlytheatrically

   Antonymescasuallyinformallyunceremoniously