without ceremony

adverb

In an abrupt or peremptory manner, without formalities or niceties that might usually be expected.

“He was fired on the spot and marched out of the building without ceremony.”

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Meanings

adverbwithout ceremony (not comparable)
  1. not comparableIn an abrupt or peremptory manner, without formalities or niceties that might usually be expected.

    He was fired on the spot and marched out of the building without ceremony.

Cite this entry
APA

without ceremony. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20ceremony

MLA

“without ceremony.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20ceremony. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “without ceremony,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20ceremony.

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