Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,725,132,197 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

unction

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.01 sec.
unc·tion  (ngkshn)
n.
1. The act of anointing as part of a religious, ceremonial, or healing ritual.
2. An ointment or oil; a salve.
3. Something that serves to soothe; a balm.
4. Affected or exaggerated earnestness, especially in choice and use of language.

[Middle English, from Latin ncti, nctin-, from nctus, past participle of unguere, to anoint.]

unction [ˈʌŋkʃən]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Chiefly RC and Eastern Churches the act of anointing with oil in sacramental ceremonies, in the conferring of holy orders
2. excessive suavity or affected charm
3. an ointment or unguent
4. anything soothing or comforting
[from Latin unctiō an anointing, from ungere to anoint; see unguent]
unctionless  adj

Unction of undertakers: a company of undertakers—Lipton, 1970.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.unctionunction - excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
2.unctionunction - smug self-serving earnestness        
hypocrisy - insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
3.unctionunction - semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
arnica - an ointment used in treating bruises
baby oil - an ointment for babies
balsam - an ointment containing a fragrant resin
carron oil - an ointment formerly used to treat burns
cerate - a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
chrism, chrisom, holy oil, sacramental oil - a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
lip balm - a balm applied to the lips
mentholated salve - a salve containing menthol
mercurial ointment - an ointment containing mercury
curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
zinc ointment - an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
lanolin, wool fat, wool grease - a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
4.unctionunction - anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
anointing, anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
religious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning
Translations
unction [ˈʌŋkʃən] N
1. (= ointment) → unción f
extreme unction (Rel) → extremaunción f
2. (fig) (= suaveness) → unción f (pej) (= affected charm) → celo m fingido, afectación f
he said with unctiondijo con afectación
unction
n
(Rel: = anointing) → Salbung f, → Ölung f; extreme unctionLetzte Ölung
(= insincere fervour)hohles or unechtes Pathos
unction [ˈʌŋkʃn] n extreme unction (Rel) → estrema unzione f
unction [ˈʌŋkʃn] n extreme unction (Rel) → estrema unzione f


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
They wished to administer the sacrament of unction.
"I am very glad I persuaded him to receive extreme unction tomorrow," she said, sitting in her dressing jacket before her folding looking glass, combing her soft, fragrant hair with a fine comb.
A third-and he is the master's favorite--shall be a worthy successor to the old Puritan ministers now in their graves; he shall preach with great unction and effect, and leave volumes of sermons, in print and manuscript, for the benefit of future generations.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.