1cer·e·mo·ni·al 
/ˌserəˈmoʊnijəl/ adjective
/ˌserəˈmoʊnijəl/ adjective 1 a : used in or done as part of a ceremony
▪ The tribe has different ceremonial masks for each ceremony. ▪ a ceremonial dance
b : including a ceremony : marked by a ceremony
▪ a ceremonial occasion 2 : without real power or influence
▪ His new position is largely ceremonial because all the decisions are actually made by a committee.
▪ The tribe has different ceremonial masks for each ceremony. ▪ a ceremonial dance
b : including a ceremony : marked by a ceremony
▪ a ceremonial occasion
▪ His new position is largely ceremonial because all the decisions are actually made by a committee.
— cer·e·mo·ni·al·ly adverb
▪ The swords are now used only ceremonially. [=only as part of a ceremony]
▪ The swords are now used only ceremonially. [=only as part of a ceremony]
