Antonyms for ritual


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rich-oo-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɪtʃ u əl


Definition of ritual

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Middle French ritual or directly from Latin ritualis "relating to (religious) rites," from ritus "rite" (see rite). Related: Ritually.
  • noun ceremony, tradition
Example sentences :
  • Throughout the ritual of the day he could not grow accustomed to saying good-bye.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • It is very remarkable, and although infallible, I never read it in any ritual.
  • Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet
  • They lead a sort of ritual dance, that most of us have agreed to take seriously.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • The interests of the prophets, however, do not centre in ritual.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • In this the Roman ritual is markedly different from the Greek.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • There is no great religion in which ritual is so much, doctrine and enthusiasm so little.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • Ritual, indeed, was the one point of interest in Lady Amelia's life.
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope
  • It had distinguished itself by its elaborate opposition to ritual.
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope
  • It is a social work of art, expressed in social action, like a ritual or a play.
  • Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various
  • No man could mistake the ritual of which that strain was bred.
  • Extract from : « St. Cuthbert's » by Robert E. Knowles

Synonyms for ritual

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