anointed

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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.