cer|e|mo|ni|ous «SEHR uh MOH nee uhs», adjective.
1. full of ceremony: »
a ceremonious religion. There was a ceremonious unveiling of the statue.
2. very formal; extremely polite: »
a ceremonious welcome.
SYNONYM(S): See syn. under ceremonial. (Cf. ↑ceremonial)3. adhering to conventional formalities; made in the recognized formal manner: »
a ceremonious bow, ceremonious condolences.
–cer´e|mo´ni|ous|ly, adverb.
–cer´e|mo´ni|ous|ness, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.