Ceremonioso (en. Ceremonious)

/θeɾeˈmonjoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has an excess of formality or protocol.
The speech was so ceremonious that some attendees felt uncomfortable.
El discurso fue tan ceremonioso que algunos asistentes se sintieron incómodos.
Related to ceremonies or rituals.
The wedding was full of ceremonious gestures that would impress any tradition.
La boda estuvo llena de gestos ceremoniosos que impresionarían a cualquier tradición.
That shows respect or reverence in its way of acting.
The ceremonious greeting of the ambassador was admired by all present.
El ceremonioso saludo del embajador fue admirado por todos los presentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'caeremoniosus', meaning 'related to ceremony'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a ceremonious ceremony
a ceremony that is held with a lot of protocol and formality.
una ceremonia ceremoniosa
ceremonious attitude
a manner of behaving that is excessively formal.
actitud ceremoniosa

Related Words

ceremony
Ritual or set of acts performed in an orderly manner.
ceremonia
protocol
Rules and regulations that govern acts and ceremonies.
protocolo

Slang Meanings

Colloquial synonym for someone who takes things too seriously.
Don't be so ceremonious, relax and enjoy the moment.
No seas tan ceremonioso, relájate y disfruta del momento.
Sometimes used mockingly to describe excessively formal behavior.
The guy is so ceremonious that even having a coffee he has a protocol.
El tipo es tan ceremonioso que hasta para tomarse un café tiene un protocolo.