Meaning of Unction | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An ointment or salve.
   countable, uncountable
2. A religious or ceremonial anointing.
   countable, uncountable
3. A balm or something that soothes.
   countable, uncountable
4. A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.
   countable, uncountable
5. Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
   countable, uncountable
6. Divine or sanctifying grace.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The King himſelf the ſacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Prieſt by Trade⟳: […]”

“To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right.”

“Krook almost smacks his lips with the unction of a horrible interest⟳.”

“"Well, I'll say⟳ this for myself. If there's anything out of order⟳ where I'm about, I don't miss⟳ it." "I believe⟳ you," said Bradly with unction.”

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