ritualistic

/ ˌrɪtjʊəˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suggestive of ritualism

Derived Forms

• ˌritualˈistically, adverb

Example Sentences

Here, water transport assumes a form that is grandly ritualistic if decidedly prosaic.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve seen what they do: the ritualistic behaviors, the drugging, putting girls into suitcases. Dumping them in alleyways, it’s horrifying, and it’s all done under the protection of, ‘This is gonna be paid off.

From Los Angeles Times

So why do we still engage with our ritualistic quirks?

From Salon

This is the sport where Turk Wendell ritualistically chewed four pieces of black licorice while he pitched, spit them out after every inning and brushed his teeth in the dugout.

From Seattle Times

The goal is to turn our city’s most ritualistic experience — that is, the act of going to the movies — into an interactive, art-driven wonderland.

From Los Angeles Times