unction   (Sound)

The noun unction has 4 senses

• unction, smarm, fulsomeness -- (excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm)


• fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, unction -- (smug self-serving earnestness)


• ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve -- (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)


• unction, inunction -- (anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual)