Meaning of the word unction in English
What does unction mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
unction
US /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/
UK /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the act of anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
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The priest performed the last unction for the dying man.
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The ritual involved the sacred unction of the new king.
2.
a quality of excessive or ingratiating flattery or earnestness
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His speech was delivered with such unction that it felt insincere.
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The politician's words were full of false unction.