Synonyms of anointed

anointed

verb

past tense of anoint

as in smeared

to rub an oily or sticky substance over

anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smeared
• painted
• coated
• besmeared
• bedaubed
• daubed
• stained
• plastered
• greased
• oiled
• smudged
• tarred
• dirtied
• soiled
• sullied
• besmirched
• larded
• blackened
• begrimed
• grimed
• befouled
• muddied
• smirched
• gummed
• fouled
• mucked
• mired
• pitched
• gaumed
• bemired

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anointed

Ternus, who was anointed Apple’s next CEO in April, had just finished a long day of reporting the company’s quarterly earnings. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Norway has not held a coronation ceremony since 1906, when King Haakon VII and Queen Maud were crowned and anointed at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

The Comedy industry is ever-changing and the historic mechanisms that once anointed comedians no longer exists. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

After Giannoulias leapt into the mayoral fray, some city media folks anointed him the front-runner. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

And in one of the most touching scenes in the Gospel, Jesus is anointed with oil by a woman in Mark 13-14. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Usually served in quarter parts, the fiery pieces arrive atop white bread and are anointed with pickles. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Though this amorphous title isn’t usually anointed until around Labor Day, the chatter starts almost as soon as the season heats up. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026

The press had already anointed him the heir apparent to Diego Maradona; an emotional Maradona was filmed in the stands, with his arms in the air, as Messi entered the game. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 27 June 2026