unction
Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/
The English word “unction” has 7 meanings listed here.
noun
- An ointment or salve.
- 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.
- A gathering of uncs.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin unctiō.
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