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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ceremonial formal formalistic orthodox traditional conventional customary habitual methodical systematic precise meticulous scrupulous punctilious fastidious religious sacramental liturgical devotional reverent solemn stately dignified pompous elaborate complicated intricate ritual sacrament ordinance ceremony rite ritualization ritualism ritualist formalism traditionalism conventionalism

    Meaning of Ritualistic

    The primary meaning of "Ritualistic" refers to the performance of or adherence to rituals, often in a formal or ceremonial manner.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by the performance of rituals, especially in a formal or ceremonial manner
    • * Excessively or unthinkingly formal or conventional in behavior or attitude

    Etymology of Ritualistic

    The word "Ritualistic" originates from the Latin "ritus," meaning rite, and the suffix "-istic," which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to or characteristic of something, and entered the English language in the 17th century, initially referring to the performance of religious rites, and later expanding to include other formal or ceremonial behaviors.

    Example Uses

    • The ritualistic dance was performed by the tribe to mark the changing of the seasons.
    • * The company's ritualistic approach to meetings made them seem overly formal and stiff.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    informal casual relaxed spontaneous unstructured unorthodox unconventional irregular unpredictable flexible adaptable easygoing carefree nonchalant haphazard random chaotic disorganized informalistic casualistic spontaneous unceremonious unritualistic

    Related Nouns

    ritual ceremony rite ordinance sacrament liturgy ritualism formalism traditionalism conventionalism custom habit practice procedure protocol etiquette manners decorum dignity solemnity reverence devotion piety orthodoxy

    Related Verbs

    ritualize formalize conventionalize traditionalize solemnize dignify reverence devote practice perform observe follow adhere conform comply obligate necessitate require

    Related Adjectives

    ritual ceremonial formal formalistic orthodox traditional conventional customary habitual methodical systematic precise meticulous scrupulous punctilious fastidious religious sacramental liturgical devotional reverent solemn stately dignified pompous elaborate complicated intricate