unction English

Meaning unction meaning

What does unction mean?

unction

— noun excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

— noun anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

— noun (= ointment) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

— noun (= fulsomeness) smug self-serving earnestness

Synonyms unction synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as unction?

unction English » English

ointment

unguent

anointing

fulsomeness

salve

balm

smarm

oleaginousness

inunction

unctuousness

smarminess

oiliness

unguentum

uncture

smearing

slipperiness

slickness

plastering

obsequity

nomination

lubrication

lotion

lip salve

liniment

greasiness

factice

emollient

cream

confirmation

chrism

balsam

application

anointment

anointing oil