Associations to the word «Unction»
Noun
- Sacrament
- Eucharist
- Penance
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Sick
- Ordination
- Holy
- Communion
- Confession
- Rite
- Reconciliation
- Tabernacle
- Earnestness
- Consecration
- Incense
- Coronation
- Priest
- Sickness
- Priesthood
- Visitation
- Sin
- Apostle
- Oil
- Soul
- Orthodox
- Consolation
- Prayer
- Salvation
- Grace
- Blessing
- Piety
- Liturgy
- Catholicism
- Christ
- Catholic
- Pardon
- Marriage
- Hymn
- Scripture
- Ceremony
- Wednesday
- Dignity
- Ritual
- Mystery
- Burial
- Altar
- Gospel
- Living
- Christian
- Discourse
- Sermon
- Supper
- Pity
- Jesus
- Thursday
- Aaron
- Bishop
- Breast
- Spirit
- Church
- Faith
- Fast
- God
- Danger
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNCTION, noun. A salve or ointment
UNCTION, noun. A religious or ceremonial anointing
UNCTION, noun. A balm or something that soothes
UNCTION, noun. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess
UNCTION, noun. Divine or sanctifying grace
Dictionary definition
UNCTION, noun. Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.
UNCTION, noun. Smug self-serving earnestness.
UNCTION, noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
UNCTION, noun. Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.
Wise words
Think twice before you speak, because your words and
influence will plant the seed of either success or failure
in the mind of another.