ceremoniously
|cer-e-mo-ni-ous-ly|
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/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəsli/
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/ˌsɛrəˈməʊniəsli/
(ceremonious)
formal and dignified manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ceremoniously' originates from the Latin word 'caerimonia,' which meant 'a religious rite or ceremony.'
Historical Evolution
'caerimonia' transformed into the Old French word 'ceremonie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ceremony,' from which 'ceremoniously' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a religious rite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a formal or dignified manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is formal and dignified, often with elaborate procedures.
The ambassador was ceremoniously welcomed at the state dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45