ritualistic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk
Definition
Characterized by or following a fixed, repetitive, and often formal set of actions.
Examples
She performed a ritualistic cleansing of her workspace every morning before starting her creative tasks.
The dancers moved in a ritualistic pattern that had been passed down through generations.
His ritualistic checking of the doors before bed became a source of great anxiety.
How to Use ritualistic
- ritualistic behavior (collocation)
- actions done in a repetitive, formal way — "The child displayed ritualistic behavior by lining up all his toys in a specific order."
- ritualistic nature (collocation)
- the inherent quality of being ritualistic — "The ritualistic nature of the meeting made it feel more like a performance than a discussion."
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