CEREMONIOUS, adjective

1. Consisting of outward forms and rites; as the ceremonious part of worship. [In this sense, ceremonial is now used.]

2. Full of ceremony or solemn forms.

3. According to the rules and forms prescribed or customary; civil; formally respectful. ceremonious phrases.

4. Formal; according to the rules of civility; as, to take a ceremonious leave.

5. Formal; exact; precise; too observant of forms.