Cĕr'e-mō'ni-oŭs, a.

a. [Fr. cérémonieux.]

1. Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial. “The ceremonious part of worship.” South.
2. According to prescribed or customary rules and forms; civil; formally respectful. “Ceremonious phrases.” Addison.
3. Particular in observing forms; precise; formal. “Too ceremonious and traditional.” Shak.

Syn.—Formal; precise; exact. See FORMAL.