Unction in English dictionary

  • unction

    Meanings and definitions of "Unction"

    • a balm or something that soothes
    • a smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess
    • noun
      a salve or ointment
    • noun
      a religious or ceremonial anointing
    • noun
      a balm or something that soothes
    • noun
      a smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess
    • noun
      divine or sanctifying grace
    • A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. (source: UMLS)
    • noun
      anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
    • noun
      excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
    • noun
      semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    • noun
      smug self-serving earnestness

    Synonyms of "Unction" in English dictionary

    oleaginousness, unctuousness, compliment are the top synonyms of "Unction" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Unction

    • unction ( plural  unctions)
    • unction (plural unctions)
  • Unction

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