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ritual

Definition

noun: a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way
noun: the established form for a ceremony
adjective: of or relating to rites or a ritual
adjective: done as part of a ceremony or ritual
synonyms: ceremonial, formal

Examples

He was buried simply, without ceremony or 'ritual'.
the daily 'ritual' of preparing breakfast
His day-to-day life is based on 'ritual'.

Movie quotes

(..) I'm not asking you for sport, John. Of course I was jealous. And has that jealousy become part of your sexual ritual when you sleep with prostitutes? I don't understand. Yes, you do. The other boot. The moment you met her, (..)
2018 TvShow: The Alienist Title: These Bloody Thoughts Season: 1 Episode 4