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Misspelling
itual, riitual, ritaul, rittual, ritua, rituaal, rituall, rituual, rritual
Ritual — synonyms, definition
1. ritual (a)
23 synonyms
ceremonial ceremonious ceremony consecrated conventional devotional dignified divine formal hallowed holy liturgy orthodox pure religious reverential sacramental sacred sedate sententious • • •
2. ritual (Noun)
39 synonyms
anniversary celebration ceremonial ceremony church circumstance code commemoration conformity convention coronation council credo creed custom discussion exercise form formality formula • • •
3 definitions
ritual (Noun) — Any customary observance or practice.
ritual (Noun) — The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies.
ritual (Noun) — Stereotyped behaviour.
7 types of
custom habit pattern practice usage usance use
15 types
ablution betrothal betrothment celebration communion espousal holy communion manduction marriage marriage ceremony rite of passage sacramental manduction solemnisation solemnization wedding
3 parts
ceremonial dance ritual dance ritual dancing
3. ritual (Adjective)
2 definitions
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"