1 : devoted to forms and ceremony ceremonious courtiers. 2 : of, relating to, or constituting a ceremony a ceremonious occasion. 3 : according to formal usage or prescribed procedures the cold and ceremonious politeness of her curtsey— Jane Austen. 4 : marked by ceremony a ceremonious procession.

What type of word is ceremoniously?

In accord with prescribed or customary usage; rigidly formal. cer′e·mo′ni·ous·ly adv. cer′e·mo′ni·ous·ness n. ceremonially, ceremoniously - Ceremonially relates to the performance of a procedure; ceremoniously relates to the performer of the procedure.

How do you use ceremoniously in a sentence?

(1) They ceremoniously cut a piece of ribbon, declaring the exhibition open. (2) He ceremoniously burnt the offending documents. (3) Dr North ceremoniously raised his glass to offer a toast. (4) He shook hands ceremoniously with each of his supporters as they arrived.