Ritual

/ˈrɪtʃuəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

The wedding ritual included exchanging vows and rings.

A series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone.

Every morning, his ritual included meditation and a cup of tea.

The prescribed form or order of a religious ceremony.

The ancient ritual was performed by the village priest during the festival.

verb

To perform a ritual.

She ritualized her morning routine to help center herself for the day.

From Latin 'ritualis', meaning 'of rites'.

rite of passage

A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life.

daily ritual

A routine that includes repetitive actions carried out each day.

ritualistic behavior

Actions that follow a prescribed order, often emphasizing their significance.

rite

A religious or formal act.

ceremony

A formal event or occasion.

tradition

A long-established custom or belief passed down through generations.

A habitual action that feels essential to one’s routine.

For me, putting on my favorite socks before a game is a ritual.

A fun or quirky routine that is followed on special occasions.

Their New Year’s Eve ritual always involves silly hats and confetti.