Note: [In this sense ceremonious is now preferred.] Donne.
He moves in the dull ceremonial track. Druden.
CEREMONIAL
Cer`e*mo"ni*al, n.
1. A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes; outward form. The gorgeous ceremonial of the Burgundian court. Prescott.
2. The order for rites and forms in the Roman Catholic church, or the book containing the rules presribed to be observed on solemn occasions.
CEREMONIALISM
Cer`e*mo"ni*al*ism, n.
Defn: Adherence to external rites; fondness for ceremony.
CEREMONIALLY
Cer`e*mo"ni*al*ly, adv.
Defn: According to rites and ceremonies; as, a person ceremonially unclean.
CEREMONIALNESS
Cer`e*mo"ni*al*ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being ceremonial.