Ritual Definition & Meaning
ritual
- adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals; "ritual killing"
- of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals; "a ritual dance of Haiti"; "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer
- noun
- any customary observance or practice
- the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
- stereotyped behavior
"Ritual" in song lyrics
See how ritual is used in real songs:
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"Firm official, exotic girl but wanna be the ritual"
A+ f/ AZ — A+Z -
"I X.O. before I sex-o, a pimp clinic ritual"
Above The Law f/ Jayo Felony — X.O. Wit Me -
"Your heart starts to beat, it's like the ritual"
Above the Law f/ Frost — City of Angels (Remix)
Words that rhyme with ritual
Usage tips for "ritual"
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