ritualistic

/ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving rituals; done as part of a formal or traditional ceremony.
    • The dance had a ritualistic quality, with each step passed down for generations.
    • They performed a ritualistic cleansing before the wedding ceremony.
    • The tribe's ritualistic chants echoed through the valley.
  2. Done in a fixed, habitual, or mechanical way, often without thought.
    • His ritualistic morning routine included stretching, showering, and reading the news.
    • She had a ritualistic way of organizing her desk before starting work.
    • The workers went through the safety checks in a ritualistic manner, barely paying attention.
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