ritually

• Adverbe signifiant « conformément à un rituel » ou « en tant que partie d'un rituel ». Décrit des actions effectuées selon une procédure religieuse, cérémonielle ou traditionnelle prescrite, souvent avec une signification symbolique.

An adverb meaning "in a ritual manner" or "as part of a ritual." It describes actions performed according to a prescribed religious, ceremonial, or traditional procedure, often with symbolic significance.

1. In a ceremonial mannerB2formal

   Done as part of a religious or formal ceremony, following established customs or rites.

   de manière rituelle

   • The priest ritually blessed the congregation.
   • They ritually cleansed the temple before the festival.
   • The dancers moved ritually around the sacred fire.

   Synonymesceremoniallyformallysolemnly

   Antonymescasuallyinformally

2. Habitually or automaticallyC1informal

   Done in a repetitive, habitual manner, often without conscious thought.

   de façon rituelle / machinalement

   • He ritually checked his phone every five minutes.
   • She ritually drank her morning coffee before speaking to anyone.
   • They ritually performed the same warm-up exercises before each game.

   Synonymesautomaticallycustomarilyhabituallyinstinctivelymechanicallyroutinelyunthinkingly

   Antonymesimpulsivelyspontaneouslyvoluntarily