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An ointment or salve.countableuncountable
- The King himſelf the ſacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Prieſt by Trade: […]
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A religious or ceremonial anointing.countableuncountable
- To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right.
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A balm or something that soothes.countableuncountable
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A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.countableuncountable
- 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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Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.countableuncountable
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Divine or sanctifying grace.countableuncountable
unction
'ʌŋkʃәn4 senses · 52 ms
Level C2
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A gathering of uncs.Internethumorous