Ritualistic
adjective
Related to a series of actions or type of behavior regularly followed in a particular situation.
Her workout routine was highly ritualistic, done at the same time, in the same order, every day.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic behavior
- ritualistic practice
adjective
Having the nature of a ritual, often repeating the same action.
He has a ritualistic habit of checking his emails first thing in the morning.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic habit
- ritualistic chant
adjective
Relating to the worship or service of a god, especially a religion with many rituals.
The temple is a place for ritualistic worship of the deity.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic worship
- ritualistic priest
adjective
Related to a series of actions or type of behavior regularly followed in a particular situation.
Her workout routine was highly ritualistic, done at the same time, in the same order, every day.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic behavior
- ritualistic practice
adjective
Having the nature of a ritual, often repeating the same action.
He has a ritualistic habit of checking his emails first thing in the morning.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic habit
- ritualistic chant
adjective
Relating to the worship or service of a god, especially a religion with many rituals.
The temple is a place for ritualistic worship of the deity.
Often appears as...
- ritualistic worship
- ritualistic priest
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Predictable Pattern
Ritualistic actions follow a specific, unchanging pattern, showing a deep-rooted habit or tradition.
She followed a ritualistic skincare routine every night without fail.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Religious
While often associated with religion, 'ritualistic' can refer to any regular, structured routine.
His ritualistic pre-game warm-up helped him stay focused.
Pro Tip 3/3Meticulous Detail
Ritualistic behavior often includes attention to detail, with each step carried out with care.
Her method for organizing her books was nothing short of ritualistic.
Pro Tip 1/3Predictable Pattern
Ritualistic actions follow a specific, unchanging pattern, showing a deep-rooted habit or tradition.
She followed a ritualistic skincare routine every night without fail.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Religious
While often associated with religion, 'ritualistic' can refer to any regular, structured routine.
His ritualistic pre-game warm-up helped him stay focused.
Pro Tip 3/3Meticulous Detail
Ritualistic behavior often includes attention to detail, with each step carried out with care.
Her method for organizing her books was nothing short of ritualistic.
Pro Tip 1/3Predictable Pattern
Ritualistic actions follow a specific, unchanging pattern, showing a deep-rooted habit or tradition.
She followed a ritualistic skincare routine every night without fail.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Religious
While often associated with religion, 'ritualistic' can refer to any regular, structured routine.
His ritualistic pre-game warm-up helped him stay focused.
Pro Tip 3/3Meticulous Detail
Ritualistic behavior often includes attention to detail, with each step carried out with care.
Her method for organizing her books was nothing short of ritualistic.
Never forget "Ritualistic"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
And I did that; I put on my ritualistic dress, I went to the holy mosque, I did my prayers, I observed all the rituals. And meanwhile, besides all the spirituality, there was one mundane detail in the Kaaba that was pretty interesting for there was no separation of sexes.
Video examples
Faith versus tradition...
ritualistic dress I went to the Holy Mosque I did my prayers I observed all the rituals and meanwhile besides all the spirituality there was one mundane detail in the Kaaba that was pretty interesting for me there was no separation of sexes in other words man
Video examples
Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
I really like the art of Mantegna. I really like looking at old churches. I really like turning the pages of the Old Testament." Whatever it may be, you know the kind of thing I'm talking about -- people who are attracted to the ritualistic side,
Video examples
The surprising decline...
where the writer wrote, "The Indian life was a difficult one, but there were no employment problems, community harmony was strong, substance abuse unknown, crime nearly nonexistent. What warfare there was between tribes was largely ritualistic
Video examples
How reliable is your...
believing that she'd endured years of ritualistic abuse, where she was forced into a pregnancy and that the baby was cut from her belly. But there were no physical scars or any kind of physical evidence that could have supported her story.
Video examples
We Are What We Eat:...
The act of eating wasn't a ritualistic kind of experience. But in North Pakistan, it's really people gather round. There's usually one common plate, so you reach out together into one plate. It's a very important moment to get together.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. So let's start by debunking some myths. Myth repetitive or ritualistic behaviors are synonymous with OCD.
Video examples
Destination Spain PIPE...
bullfighting is a fiber deeply woven into the Spanish cultural tapestry with origins dating back thousands of years it is both ritualistic and ceremonial while protested by some as a cruel
Video examples
The fish that walk on...
by staying in moist environments. Meanwhile, the eel catfish makes its onshore voyage to satisfy its hearty craving for beetles. And for others, the terrestrial draw is more ritualistic.
Video examples
Lale Labuko: Rescuing...
start saying mingi is blessing not curse and i was challenging elders i said you are my fathers i respect you we have rich tradition culture body adornment dancing ritualistic ceremony
Video examples
Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
And I did that; I put on my ritualistic dress, I went to the holy mosque, I did my prayers, I observed all the rituals. And meanwhile, besides all the spirituality, there was one mundane detail in the Kaaba that was pretty interesting for there was no separation of sexes.
Video examples
Faith versus tradition...
ritualistic dress I went to the Holy Mosque I did my prayers I observed all the rituals and meanwhile besides all the spirituality there was one mundane detail in the Kaaba that was pretty interesting for me there was no separation of sexes in other words man
Video examples
Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
I really like the art of Mantegna. I really like looking at old churches. I really like turning the pages of the Old Testament." Whatever it may be, you know the kind of thing I'm talking about -- people who are attracted to the ritualistic side,
Video examples
The surprising decline...
where the writer wrote, "The Indian life was a difficult one, but there were no employment problems, community harmony was strong, substance abuse unknown, crime nearly nonexistent. What warfare there was between tribes was largely ritualistic
Video examples
How reliable is your...
believing that she'd endured years of ritualistic abuse, where she was forced into a pregnancy and that the baby was cut from her belly. But there were no physical scars or any kind of physical evidence that could have supported her story.
Video examples
We Are What We Eat:...
The act of eating wasn't a ritualistic kind of experience. But in North Pakistan, it's really people gather round. There's usually one common plate, so you reach out together into one plate. It's a very important moment to get together.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. So let's start by debunking some myths. Myth repetitive or ritualistic behaviors are synonymous with OCD.
Video examples
Destination Spain PIPE...
bullfighting is a fiber deeply woven into the Spanish cultural tapestry with origins dating back thousands of years it is both ritualistic and ceremonial while protested by some as a cruel
Video examples
The fish that walk on...
by staying in moist environments. Meanwhile, the eel catfish makes its onshore voyage to satisfy its hearty craving for beetles. And for others, the terrestrial draw is more ritualistic.
Video examples
Lale Labuko: Rescuing...
start saying mingi is blessing not curse and i was challenging elders i said you are my fathers i respect you we have rich tradition culture body adornment dancing ritualistic ceremony
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Amala Akkineni
Indian Actress
A whole generation is moving away from highly ritualistic practices into a more thinking, spiritual process. By spiritual, I don't refer to a cult or a guru. In your heart, you continue to feel the presence of people who've been dear to you even after they've left.
Quote examples
Robert Smith
English Musician
I wore makeup when I was at school, and I wore makeup when glam started. I started wearing it again when punk started. I've always been drawn to wearing it. It's partly ritualistic, partly theatrical and partly just because I think I look better with it on.
Quote examples
Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I have a funny relationship with religion. I'm a big believer in ritualistic behavior as long as it doesn't hurt anybody. But I'm not a big fan of rules. And yet, we cannot live in a world without order.
Quote examples
Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I respect the Bible and offer namaz regularly. But I am ritualistic only up to a certain extent. I believe only in those rituals that I can understand and connect with, and conduct them my own way.
Quote examples
John Oates
American Musician
The mustache represented the old John; I didn't want to be that guy anymore, so I shaved it off. It was ritualistic in a way.
Quote examples
Jon Hopkins
English Musician
There's never been a time when there hasn't been ritualistic dancing, and I think clubbing is our modern incarnation of that.
Quote examples
Rachel Miner
American Actress
I love to bake. There's something very ritualistic about it, kind of magic.
Quote examples
Derek Walcott
Poet
Any serious attempt to try to do something worthwhile is ritualistic.
Quote examples
Sudha Murty
Indian Educator
I believe in God. I am not ritualistic but I do pray every day.
Quote examples
Charlie Worsham
American Musician
I definitely am a ritualistic person.
Quote examples
Amala Akkineni
Indian Actress
A whole generation is moving away from highly ritualistic practices into a more thinking, spiritual process. By spiritual, I don't refer to a cult or a guru. In your heart, you continue to feel the presence of people who've been dear to you even after they've left.
Quote examples
Robert Smith
English Musician
I wore makeup when I was at school, and I wore makeup when glam started. I started wearing it again when punk started. I've always been drawn to wearing it. It's partly ritualistic, partly theatrical and partly just because I think I look better with it on.
Quote examples
Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I have a funny relationship with religion. I'm a big believer in ritualistic behavior as long as it doesn't hurt anybody. But I'm not a big fan of rules. And yet, we cannot live in a world without order.
Quote examples
Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I respect the Bible and offer namaz regularly. But I am ritualistic only up to a certain extent. I believe only in those rituals that I can understand and connect with, and conduct them my own way.
Quote examples
John Oates
American Musician
The mustache represented the old John; I didn't want to be that guy anymore, so I shaved it off. It was ritualistic in a way.
Quote examples
Jon Hopkins
English Musician
There's never been a time when there hasn't been ritualistic dancing, and I think clubbing is our modern incarnation of that.
Quote examples
Rachel Miner
American Actress
I love to bake. There's something very ritualistic about it, kind of magic.
Quote examples
Derek Walcott
Poet
Any serious attempt to try to do something worthwhile is ritualistic.
Quote examples
Sudha Murty
Indian Educator
I believe in God. I am not ritualistic but I do pray every day.
Quote examples
Charlie Worsham
American Musician
I definitely am a ritualistic person.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension