Ritual — synonyms, definition

1. ritual (a)

ceremonial ceremonious ceremony consecrated conventional devotional dignified divine formal hallowed holy liturgy orthodox pure religious reverential sacramental sacred sedate sententious • • •

2. ritual (Noun)

anniversary celebration ceremonial ceremony church circumstance code commemoration conformity convention coronation council credo creed custom discussion exercise form formality formula • • •

ritual (Noun) — Any customary observance or practice.

ritual (Noun) — The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies.

ritual (Noun) — Stereotyped behaviour.

custom habit pattern practice usage usance use ablution betrothal betrothment celebration communion espousal holy communion manduction marriage marriage ceremony rite of passage sacramental manduction solemnisation solemnization wedding ceremonial dance ritual dance ritual dancing

3. ritual (Adjective)

ritual (Adjective) — Of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals. ex. "ritual killing"

ritual (Adjective) — Of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals. ex. "a ritual dance of Haiti" ex. "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"