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ritually

adverb

Simple meaning

In a ceremonial way.

Pronunciation

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rihchoouhlee
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɪtʃuəli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In a ritual manner.

  2. In a ceremonial manner

  3. By habit.

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C2 · Proficient (estimated)

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ritually pureritually uncleanritually cleanritually impureritually importantritually preparedritually significantritually abused

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  • ritualnounBase word

    Any customary observance or practice.

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