Anointment

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪntmənt/

Definitions of anointment

noun a ceremonial act of anointing someone with oil or other sacred substance, often as part of a religious ceremony

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, anointment with oils is believed to have healing properties.

A2 The anointment of the new king was a grand ceremony attended by many dignitaries.

B1 The anointment of the athlete's injury helped to alleviate the pain and promote healing.

B2 The anointment of the president-elect took place in front of a large crowd at the inauguration.

C1 The anointment of the sacred relics was performed by the high priest in a solemn ritual.

C2 Her anointment as the new CEO was met with both praise and skepticism from the board members.

Examples of anointment in a Sentence

formal The priest performed the anointment of the new king during the royal ceremony.

informal I heard they're doing some kind of special anointment at the church on Sunday.

slang I can't believe she's getting an anointment for her promotion, that's so cool!

figurative The anointment of the team captain brought a sense of unity and leadership to the group.

Grammatical Forms of anointment

• past tense: anointed
• plural: anointments
• comparative: more anointed
• superlative: most anointed
• present tense: anoints
• future tense: will anoint
• perfect tense: have anointed
• continuous tense: is anointing
• singular: anointment
• positive degree: anointment
• infinitive: to anoint
• gerund: anointing
• participle: anointing

Origin and Evolution of anointment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'anointment' originated from the Old French word 'enoint', which came from the Latin word 'inungere' meaning to smear or anoint.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to signify the act of applying oil as a sacred ritual, the word 'anointment' has evolved to also encompass the act of applying ointments or substances for medicinal or ceremonial purposes.