ritualistic
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- ritualistically adverb
Example Sentences
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Stasevska was born in 1984, the same year that Glass’ hypnotic, ritualistic opera, about an Egyptian pharaoh who dared to push monotheism onto his polytheistic culture, debuted in Stuttgart, Germany.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
During Tutankhamun's lifetime, for instance, people in Crete were linked to the so-called "poppy goddess" in clearly ritualistic settings.
From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025
In ancient times, slaying a leopard was not just an act of bravery but a ritualistic feat that conferred societal prestige.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2025
Granny made it imperative, however, that I attend certain all- night ritualistic prayer meetings.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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