English Explanatory Dictionary

unction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ointment or salve.
  2. A religious or ceremonial anointing.
  3. A balm or something that soothes.
  4. A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
  5. Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
  6. Divine or sanctifying grace.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌŋk.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unction.wav

Word forms

unction unctions

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin unctiō.

Derived words

extreme unction
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