Associations to the word «Unction»
Noun
- Sacrament
- Eucharist
- Penance
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Sick
- Ordination
- Holy
- Communion
- Confession
- Rite
- Reconciliation
- Tabernacle
- Earnestness
- Consecration
- Incense
- Coronation
- Priest
- Sickness
- Priesthood
- Visitation
- Sin
- Apostle
- Oil
- Soul
- Orthodox
- Consolation
- Prayer
- Salvation
- Grace
- Blessing
- Piety
- Liturgy
- Catholicism
- Christ
- Catholic
- Pardon
- Marriage
- Hymn
- Scripture
- Ceremony
- Wednesday
- Dignity
- Ritual
- Mystery
- Burial
- Altar
- Gospel
- Living
- Christian
- Discourse
- Sermon
- Supper
- Pity
- Jesus
- Thursday
- Aaron
- Bishop
- Breast
- Spirit
- Church
- Faith
- Fast
- God
- Danger
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNCTION, noun. A salve or ointment
UNCTION, noun. A religious or ceremonial anointing
UNCTION, noun. A balm or something that soothes
UNCTION, noun. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess
UNCTION, noun. Divine or sanctifying grace
Dictionary definition
UNCTION, noun. Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.
UNCTION, noun. Smug self-serving earnestness.
UNCTION, noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
UNCTION, noun. Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.