2ritual adjective
always used before a noun 1 : done as part of a ceremony or ritual
▪ a ritual dance ▪ perform a ritual purification 2 : always done in a particular situation and in the same way each time
▪ ritual acts ▪ a ritual greeting/gesture
▪ a ritual dance ▪ perform a ritual purification
▪ ritual acts ▪ a ritual greeting/gesture
— rit·u·al·ly adverb
