Unction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unction is a noun meaning An ointment or salve.
Meaning
An ointment or salve.
More Meanings
- A religious or ceremonial anointing.
- A balm or something that soothes.
- A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
- Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
- Divine or sanctifying grace.
Example Sentences
To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right.
Krook almost smacks his lips with the unction of a horrible interest.
The King himſelf the ſacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Prieſt by Trade: […]
"Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction.
Word Forms
- unctions
Synonyms for unction
Depending on context, synonyms include smarm, inunction, oiliness, unctuousness, oleaginousness, fulsomeness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oiliness, oleaginousness, unctuousness, fulsomeness, smarminess, smarm.
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