Associations to the word «Unction»
Noun
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
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.