ceremony

Definition

  • noun: a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion
  • noun: a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention
  • synonyms: portent

Examples

  • With great 'ceremony', the children presented each of the visitors with a gift.

  • He told them abruptly and 'without ceremony' that they would have to leave.

  • There will be a 'ceremony' honoring the town's veterans next week.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What do you want? I'm here to announce that King Mufasa is on his way. So you'd better have a good excuse for missing the ceremony this morning. Oh now look, Zazu. You've made me lose my lunch. Hah! You'll lose more than that when the King gets through with you. Ohhh... I quiver with FEAR. (..)
    1994 The Lion King