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ritual

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/noun, adjective3 syllables

Ritual means: any customary observance or practice.

Synonyms for ritual1

noun, as in any customary observance or practice

What does ritual mean?5

noun

1

any customary observance or practice

2

the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

3

stereotyped behavior

adjective

1

of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals“ritual killing”

2

of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals“a ritual dance of Haiti”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ritual?1

four syllables

habitual
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Ritual in a sentence

  • After making red curry, the kitchen looked like there had been a ritual slaughter.acell
  • Dressed in ceremonial garb, he began the ritual.Auride
  • Properly brewing coffee is a full-blown art, a genuine ritual.AlanF_US
  • In some cultures, rituals are performed to honor and remember reincarnated souls.Nuel
  • A sacred ritual took place in the magnificent temple.unknown
  • The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.CM
  • The sky cleared up after the ritual was over.Aphima
  • Martino prepared for a diabolical ritual that he said would end the world.Amastan

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Forms of ritual

as a noun

plural
rituals