OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 42301

ceremonious

/sɛ.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
ceremonioso
According to the required or usual ceremonies, formalities, or rituals; specifically (Christianity, obsolete), to ceremonial laws in the Bible.
Bingley, she had likewise seen for an instant, and in that short period saw him looking both pleased and embarrassed. He was received by Mrs. Bennet with a degree of civility, whic…