1. Plural of chrism; consecrated oil used in religious ceremonies, especially in Christian churches for anointing during baptism, confirmation, and ordination.
Usage: religious; typically used in formal liturgical contexts

Examples

• The priest applied the chrisms during the baptism ceremony.
• Different chrisms are used for different sacraments in the Catholic Church.
• The bishop blessed the chrisms at the beginning of Holy Week.
• Chrisms have been part of Christian ritual for centuries.
• The deacon carefully carried the vessels of chrisms to the altar.