Anointment (Noun)
Meaning
The act of applying oil or an oily liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest performed the anointment of the sick with holy oil to bring them comfort and healing.
- The anointment of the newborn baby with olive oil was a traditional ritual in the family.
- The anointment of the athlete's muscles with warm oil helped to relax them before the competition.
- The anointment of the wooden furniture with a special oil helped to protect it from damage.
- The anointment of the king with sacred oil was a symbol of his divine right to rule.