Cer`e*mo"ni*ous (?), a.
[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.
Too ceremonious and traditional.
Shak.
Syn. -- Formal; precise; exact. See Formal.
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