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- Dictionaryunction/ˈʌŋ(k)ʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of anointing someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch. formal
- 2. treatment with a medicinal oil or ointment. archaic
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unction noun (HEALING SUBSTANCE) [ C ] an ointment (= a thick substance, usually containing medicine, used on the skin to help heal it or cure a condition): Look in their bathroom and you will find enough creams, unctions, and lotions to restock a small chemist.
1. : the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing. 2. : something used for anointing : ointment, unguent. 3. a. : religious or spiritual fervor or the expression of such fervor. b. : exaggerated, assumed, or superficial earnestness of language or manner : unctuousness. Examples of unction in a Sentence.
Unction is a specially-prepared substance meant to bless or heal — the use of special oils in a religious ceremony or the medicine you might put on your chest if you are congested. Unction refers to a religious leader
Unction definition: an act of anointing, especially as a medical treatment or religious rite.. See examples of UNCTION used in a sentence.
1. the act of anointing, esp. as a medical treatment or religious rite. 2. the oil used in religious rites, as in anointing the sick or dying. 3. something soothing or comforting. 4. an affected or excessive earnestness in manner or utterance; unctuousness. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ūnctiō, derivative of ungu (ere) to smear, anoint]
noun. 1. mainly Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Churches. the act of anointing with oil in sacramental ceremonies, in the conferring of holy orders. 2. excessive suavity or affected charm. 3. an ointment or unguent. 4. anything soothing or comforting. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms.
A fervent or earnest quality or manner of speaking or behaving, esp. in dealing with religious matters. Webster's New World. Pretended or affected fervor or earnestness in speech or manner; unctuous quality. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: blessing. laying-on-of-hands. anointing. balm. unguent. salve. ointment. fulsomeness.
Definition of unction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 8, 2024 · unction ( countable and uncountable, plural unctions) 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. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess. Divine or sanctifying grace.
a fervent or earnest quality or manner of speaking or behaving, esp. in dealing with religious matters. [...] b. pretended or affected fervor or earnestness in speech or manner; unctuous quality. [...] More. Examples of 'unction' in a sentence.
