Antonyms for unceremonious


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn sɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs


Definition of unceremonious

Origin :
  • 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + ceremonious. Related: Unceremoniously.
  • adj informal
Example sentences :
  • However, he at once apologised for his unceremonious intrusion.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And to what mishap do you attribute Mademoiselle's so unceremonious departure?
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • Mrs. Madden was indignant at this unceremonious manner of arranging matters.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • The exclamation was caused by the unceremonious suddenness of Mr. Bangs' exit.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • On the contrary, he had cut their acquaintance in the most unceremonious manner.
  • Extract from : « The Giraffe Hunters » by Mayne Reid
  • I was in command—in my first command; and so unceremonious a visit was peculiarly annoying.
  • Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer
  • “I regret to have to come in this unceremonious way, sir,” said the lieutenant.
  • Extract from : « Cutlass and Cudgel » by George Manville Fenn
  • It was a slap-dash style,—unceremonious, free and easy,—an American style.
  • Extract from : « My Novel, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • “Another attack, I hear,” he began, in his unceremonious salutation.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • But Mr. Tremain was not to be carried off in so unceremonious a manner.
  • Extract from : « Miss Hildreth, Volume 2 of 3 » by Augusta de Grasse Stevens

Synonyms for unceremonious

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