Spanish Conversation · Level 75
60 words
Spanish word
ceremonioso
Pronunciation
IPA/θeɾemoˈnjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveceremonious
Example
En esa ceremonia todos fueron muy ceremoniosos.
In that ceremony everyone was very ceremonious.
More examples
Su lenguaje ceremonioso hizo que la reunión pareciera formal.
His ceremonious language made the meeting seem formal.
Core concept
A dignified official performing measured bows and ritual gestures at a state ceremony.
Common phrases
lenguaje ceremonioso
ceremonious language
acto ceremonioso
ceremonious act
Similar words
solemne: Maintains a steady, weighty seriousness that fits important ceremonial moments.
formal: Keeps to formalities and etiquette, behaving with correctness and decorum.
pomposo: Shows exaggerated, affected manners or speech intended to attract attention.
Definition in Spanish
Que adopta un tono o comportamiento propio de ceremonias, mostrando formalidad y respeto ritual.
Word origin
It comes from Latin ceremoniosus, from ceremonia 'ceremony' plus the adjectival suffix -osus meaning 'full of'.
Usage tips
- Usually reserved for public rituals and formal protocol and can sound stiff or pompous in casual conversation.