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Ceremonious (Adjective)

Rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt".

All adjective clusters.

The bride and groom exchanged their ceremonious vows in a beautiful, centuries-old ceremony.
At the funeral, the eulogies were ceremonious and emotionally reserved, lacking any sense of warmth.
As they presented the awards, the presenters gave brief, ceremonious speeches thanking the organizers and attendees.
During state visits, it was mandatory for all diplomatic meetings to begin with formal, ceremonious greetings, leaving no room for relaxation or genuine conversations.
His relationship with his stepfamily had become formal and strained over time, consisting mostly of exchanged presents on special occasions in the framework of traditionally mandated and empty, ceremonial festivities, almost rehearsed conversations lacking passion, filled by interfamily drama between silence breaking times from visits resulting tense discomfort inside whole places almost uncomfortable especially no deeper substance nothing very inside connection is beyond strained courtesy

Characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display.

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The ambassador's ceremonious entrance was accompanied by a marching band and a 21-gun salute.
The king's coronation was a grand and ceremonious affair, with dignitaries from all over the world in attendance.
The CEO's ceremonious presentation of the award was followed by a standing ovation from the crowd.
The ceremonious passing of the torch marked the beginning of the Olympic Games.
The state dinner was a highly ceremonious occasion, with all the guests dressed in their finest attire.