ritualism
noun
adherence to or insistence on ritual.
ritualistically
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a word derived from
ritualism.
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a word derived from
ritualistic.
ritualisticadjectiveof, relating to, or suggestive of ritualism
Example Sentences
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The archaeologists’ findings lead them to conclude that the naledi, who may have existed as far back as 335,000 years ago, ritualistically buried their dead, which was previously unheard-of for such an ancient species.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Quite different from the green tea leaves that are steeped to make ordinary green tea, matcha is the strong powdered green tea that is ritualistically offered in tea ceremonies.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2021
I would not blame an educator for ritualistically flinging their laptop into the sea as the clock strikes twelve on their last contractual day and striding away without a backward glance.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2021
His is an optimum production — a ritualistically purifying immersion that is clarifying, terrifying and cathartic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2019
“Does any master oppose this action?” the Chancellor asked ritualistically as I looked down at my feet.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
