Vocabulary Spotlight
Ceremonious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: औपचारिक (Aupchaarik) – Relating to or marked by a formal ceremony; excessively polite or formal in behavior.
Pronunciation
[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhs]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Pompous – भव्य (Bhavya)
Related Words
Grand – भव्य (Bhavya)
Word Origin
“Ceremonious” shabd Latin “caerimonia” se aaya hai jo ritual aur religious reverence ko denote karta hai. Yeh Middle English ke zariye English mein formally conduct aur behaviors ke sandarbh mein popular hua.
Word Family
Adjective: Ceremonious – औपचारिक (Aupchaarik)
Noun: Ceremony – समारोह (Samaaroh)
Usage Examples
1. Shaadi mein sab kuch bahut hi ceremonious tareeke se kiya gaya.
– Everything at the wedding was done in a very ceremonious manner.
2. Uski ceremonious greeting sabko impress kar gayi.
– His ceremonious greeting impressed everyone.
Cultural Note
Ceremonious behavior India jaise deshon mein important occasions par commonly dekha jata hai jahan rituals aur formality ko zyada importance diya jata hai.
In Context
“Ceremonious” ka istemaal formal aur elaborate celebrations ya behaviors ko describe karne ke liye hota hai, jo traditional ya official context mein hote hain.