Ceremoniosa (en. Ceremonial)

/θeɾemoˈnjos.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is carried out with ceremony or formality.
The awards ceremony was a very ceremonious event.
La entrega de premios fue una ceremonia muy ceremoniosa.
That behaves in an ostentatious and artificial manner.
His speaking style is excessively ceremonious.
Su estilo al hablar es excesivamente ceremonioso.
That implies a rigorous protocol.
The event took place in a ceremonious atmosphere.
El evento se llevó a cabo en un ambiente ceremonioso.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'caerimonia', which means 'rite' or 'ceremony'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ceremonious with manners
A reference to someone who behaves very formally and politely.
ceremoniosa con los modales
to hold a ceremony
To carry out an act with solemnity and formality.
hacer una ceremonia
in a ceremonious tone
To speak in a very formal and elaborate manner.
en un tono ceremonioso

Related Words

ceremony
A ritual or formal act performed according to a set of rules.
ceremonia
formality
Characteristics of what is formal or serious.
formalidad
protocol
A set of rules that govern a ceremonial act.
protocolo

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe something that is excessively formal.
That speech was so ceremonious that it bored me.
Ese discurso fue tan ceremonioso que me dio sueño.
When someone acts very rigidly in informal situations.
Don't be so ceremonious at the party, relax a bit.
No seas tan ceremoniosa en la fiesta, relájate un poco.