Associations to the word «Ceremony»
Noun
- Groundbreaking
- Pomp
- Inauguration
- Initiation
- Dedication
- Coronation
- Wedding
- Ritual
- Dignitary
- Graduation
- Rite
- Commencement
- Closing
- Swearing
- Induction
- Consecration
- Bearer
- Bridegroom
- Groom
- Awarding
- Puberty
- Funeral
- Purification
- Cornerstone
- Telecast
- Solemnity
- Invocation
- Bride
- Commemoration
- Festivity
- Procession
- Shaman
- Naming
- Observance
- Baptism
- Incense
- Ordination
- Keynote
- Wreath
- Etiquette
- Flag
- Celebration
- Halftime
- Remembrance
- Brit
- Grammy
- Opening
- Topping
- Marriage
- Navajo
- Parade
- Banquet
- Blessing
- Cauldron
- Anniversary
- Commissioning
- Inductee
- Sacrament
- Laying
- Divination
- Award
- Paralympic
- Ribbon
- Gala
- Burial
- Recitation
- Anthem
- Feast
Adjective
Wiktionary
CEREMONY, noun. A ritual with religious significance.
CEREMONY, noun. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
CEREMONY, noun. A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks.
CEREMONY, noun. (obsolete) An omen or portent.
Dictionary definition
CEREMONY, noun. A formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor".
CEREMONY, noun. Any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony".
CEREMONY, noun. The proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.