Ceremonious

/ˌserəˈmoʊniəs/ adjective

Very formal and polite in manner, or given to performing ceremonies with strict attention to detail and proper form.

From Latin 'caeremoniosus', combining 'caerimonia' (rite) with '-osus' (full of). This suffix creates adjectives meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by', like 'dangerous' or 'generous'.

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