noun
- the acts of applying oil, ointment, or another substance to someone or something, especially as part of a religious ceremony
Usage: plural form of anointment
Examples
- The priest performed several anointments during the confirmation ceremony.
- Ancient kings received sacred anointments as part of their coronation rituals.
- The hospital chapel offers anointments for patients and their families.
- Religious anointments have been practiced across many cultures for centuries.
- The bishop scheduled multiple anointments for the Easter service.