ceremoniously
In grand fashion
Ceremoniously means with formal ceremony or ritual, often exaggerated for effect.
Someone might ceremoniously present a gift, ceremoniously bow, or ceremoniously announce a decision.
The word frequently carries ironic undertones, suggesting the formality is excessive or playfully self-important: He ceremoniously handed me the last slice of pizza.
In a serious manner
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- statelyGrand and imposing
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
decorous · proper · official · courtly · respectful · courteous · mannerly · refined
Formal ceremonial acts
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
communion · offering · anointment · veneration · incantation · chant · altar · pilgrimage
Elaborate ceremonial display
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- processionFormal moving line
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
grandeur · heraldry · coronation · trumpets · throne · robes · scepter · vestments
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
christening · investiture · commencement · unveiling · ribbon-cutting · toast · tribute · honoring
solemnly
In a serious manner
etiquette · decorous · proper · official · courtly · respectful · courteous · mannerly · refined · genteel
rites
Formal ceremonial acts
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
benediction · communion · offering · anointment · veneration · incantation · chant · altar · pilgrimage · sacred
pageantry
Elaborate ceremonial display
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- processionFormal moving line
splendor · grandeur · heraldry · coronation · trumpets · throne · robes · scepter · vestments · cortege
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
dedication · christening · investiture · commencement · unveiling · ribbon-cutting · toast · tribute · honoring · festivity
ceremoniouslyunceremoniously
Without ritual or courtesy
informally · casually · offhandedly · nonchalantly · carelessly
ceremoniouslyunceremoniously
Without ritual or courtesy
abruptly · brusquely · curtly · hastily · carelessly
unceremonious, ceremonious, unceremoniously, ceremoniousness, unceremoniousness