1 : marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; "a ceremonial occasion"; "ceremonial garb"
2 : dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
3 : rigidly formal or bound by convention; "their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt"
