Words Like CEREMONY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CEREMONY.

21 Alternative Words Similar to ceremony

1 Ceremonial Noun      Synonym Words Like Ceremonial
2 Observance Noun      Synonym Words Like Observance
3 Activity Noun      Synonym Words Like Activity
4 Affair Noun      Synonym Words Like Affair
5 Function Noun      Synonym Words Like Function
6 Occasion Noun      Synonym Words Like Occasion
7 Chanoyu Noun      Hyponym Words Like Chanoyu
8 Lustrum Noun      Hyponym Words Like Lustrum
10 Presentation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Presentation
11 Maundy Noun      Hyponym Words Like Maundy
12 Induction Noun      Hyponym Words Like Induction
13 Dedication Noun      Hyponym Words Like Dedication
14 Exercise Noun      Hyponym Words Like Exercise
15 Installation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Installation
16 Wedding Noun      Hyponym Words Like Wedding
17 Opening Noun      Hyponym Words Like Opening
18 Pageant Noun      Hyponym Words Like Pageant
19 Pageantry Noun      Hyponym Words Like Pageantry
20 Initiation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Initiation
21 Potlatch Noun      Hyponym Words Like Potlatch

3 examples of ceremony

1 the ceremony of crowning a sovereign; the ceremonies observed in consecrating a church; marriage and baptismal ceremonies
2 he disposed of it without ceremony
3 he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball

10 definitions of ceremony

1 Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the performance of religious duties, the transaction of affairs of state, and the celebration of notable events.
2 Behavior regulated by strict etiquette; a formal method of performing acts of civility; forms of civility prescribed by custom or authority.
3 A ceremonial symbols; an emblem, as a crown, scepter, garland, etc.
4 A sign or prodigy; a portent.
5 any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
6 the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion
7 a formal event performed on a special occasion
8 A formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom: a wedding ceremony; the Japanese tea ceremony.
9 A conventional social gesture or act of courtesy: the ceremony of shaking hands when introduced.
10 A formal act without intrinsic purpose; an empty form: ignored the ceremony of asking for comments from other committee members.
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