But I suppose young men are not so ceremonious now.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
The others found themselves somehow halted by Smith at the entrance and engaged in ceremonious conversation.
"The Princess Pocahontas"
Virginia Watson
He now drew out a large, square, ceremonious-looking envelope, at which he glanced as if, after all, he was rather surprised to see it, and said, "Oh, by the by, Mrs. Elmore, I wish you'd tell me what to do about this thing.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells