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

Kevin, from the reports of many, was not so subtle in his efforts to ramp up his public relations campaign for his candidacy — and in some circles he was anointed as the favorite to be Bob’s successor. — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Were the beings who anointed Benjamin Sisko as their Emissary born this way? — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

While the movement tried to resist hierarchy, the media unofficially anointed Steinem the spokeswoman of feminism. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026

Yet for all that, the peasants still believe in their king, in the idea of a monarch who’s been anointed by God to rule (justly) over them. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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