Anointed

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪntɪd/

Anointed (adjective)

  1. officially chosen for a special role or position.
  2. having oil put on you in a religious ceremony.

Examples

  • The anointed leader addressed the crowd with confidence.
  • She was seen as the anointed successor to the CEO.

Common collocations: anointed successor, anointed leader, anointed with oil, anointed during the ceremony

Synonyms of Anointed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Anointed

  • opposite of being blessed or consecrated