Anointing (Noun)
Meaning
The act of applying oil or an oily liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest performed the anointing of the sick with holy oil to heal their ailments.
- She applied a soothing anointing of lavender oil to calm her irritated skin.
- In ancient times, anointing with olive oil was a common practice for both healing and spiritual purification.
- The monk's hands gently moved in circular motions during the anointing of the sacred relics.
- The holy water was mixed with oil for the anointing of the new bishop.