Associations to the word «Unction»
Noun
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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.