cer·e·mo·ni·ous 
/ˌserəˈmoʊnijəs/ adjective
/ˌserəˈmoʊnijəs/ adjective [more ceremonious; most ceremonious] : formal and serious : suitable for a ceremony
▪ She read the announcement in a very ceremonious way. ▪ a ceremonious entrance — compare unceremonious
▪ She read the announcement in a very ceremonious way. ▪ a ceremonious entrance — compare unceremonious
— cer·e·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb
