anointed
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Meaning · English
Utter; thorough; eminent.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I wonder if she has the faintest idea of what an anointed scoundrel he is?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anointed” mean?
Utter; thorough; eminent.
Is “anointed” formal or informal?
anointed is generally dated, slang.