ceremonious
/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/
adjective
- Done with formal ceremony or according to strict etiquette; very formal and polite.
- The dinner was a ceremonious affair, with multiple courses and formal toasts.
- The ambassador gave a ceremonious welcome to the visiting dignitaries.
- Her ceremonious bow at the end of the performance impressed the audience.
- Excessively or affectedly formal; stiff or elaborate in manner.
- She found his ceremonious compliments a bit over the top.
- The letter was written in a ceremonious style that felt out of place in an email.
- His ceremonious way of speaking made him seem old-fashioned.