anointment

/ə'nɔintmənt/
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anointment

The priest performs the anointment with sacred oil.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of applying oil or an oily liquid: The ceremonial or ritual act of rubbing or smearing oil onto a person or object. 2. The ceremony of anointing; consecration: The specific rite or ceremony in which anointment is performed, often for religious, ceremonial, or symbolic purposes.

Usage

Anointment is a formal noun used to describe the process or ceremony itself. It is most commonly associated with religious rituals (like the anointment of a king or priest) or, in a broader sense, any act of applying oil.

Examples
  • The anointment of the new bishop was a solemn and ancient ceremony.
  • In some traditions, the anointment with sacred oil signifies a spiritual blessing.
  • The ritual involved the anointment of the altar with fragrant oils.
Advanced Usage
  • "Sacred anointment": Refers specifically to anointment performed as part of a holy ritual.
    • The sacred anointment was believed to confer divine authority upon the ruler.
  • "Ceremonial anointment": Emphasizes the formal, ritualistic aspect of the act.
    • The ceremonial anointment marked the beginning of his official duties.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anoint (verb): To apply oil to; to consecrate by applying oil.
    • They will anoint the new leader during the service.
  • Anointed (adjective): Having been anointed; consecrated.
    • The anointed king addressed his people.
  • Chrism (noun): Consecrated oil used in anointment, especially in Christian rites.
Synonyms
  • Consecration: The act of making something sacred.
  • Unction: The act of anointing, especially for medical or religious purposes (can be synonymous in a religious context).
  • Blessing: A prayer or act that invokes divine favor, which anointment can be a part of.
Idioms and Phrases
  • The anointment of [someone/something]: A phrase used to describe the formal process of appointing or blessing a person or thing, often implying divine or high authority.
    • The media described his promotion as the anointment of the company's next CEO.
anointment

The priest performs the anointment with sacred oil.

Noun
  1. the act of applying oil or an oily liquid

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