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Ceremonious

Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. [In this sense ceremonial is now preferred.]

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Formal 84% connected

See Methylal.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Formal 84% connected

See Methylal.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Ceremoniousness 74% connected

The quality, or practice, of being ceremonious.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ceremoniousness 74% connected

The quality, or practice, of being ceremonious.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ceremony 74% connected

Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the pe…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ceremony 74% connected

Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the pe…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Eclat 74% connected

Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Eclat 74% connected

Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Eclat 66% connected

Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conventional 92% connected

Formed by agreement or compact; stipulated.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pompous 92% connected

Displaying pomp; stately; showy with grandeur; magnificent; as, a pompous procession.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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