ceremonially
/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or is part of a formal ceremony or ritual.
- The athletes marched ceremonially into the stadium during the opening ceremony.
- The queen ceremonially opened the new hospital with a ribbon-cutting.
- The treaty was ceremonially signed by both leaders in front of a large audience.
- In a formal or elaborate manner, often with symbolic importance.
- The chef ceremonially presented the birthday cake to the guest of honor.
- The judge ceremonially entered the courtroom as everyone stood up.
- They ceremonially buried a time capsule to mark the town's centennial.
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