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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

  • (..) Hey, Tris! - Yeah? - Come with us. Where you going? Shortcut back. A little initiation ritual, Dauntless style. Wow. All right, let's do this! - All right, you good? - Good. (..)
    2014 Divergent