ritualistic
adjective/ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,162 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or done as part of a ritual; following a fixed, ceremonial pattern.
Example sentence
The tribe performed ritualistic dances every full moon to honor their ancestors.
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