UNCTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Unction.
How to pronounce unction:
UK
Unction - as a noun
Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fulsomeness16smarm9Smug self-serving earnestness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fulsomeness16oiliness8oleaginousness15smarminess14unctuousness14Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balm8ointment10salve8unguent8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curative13cure6remedy12therapeutic18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The priest performed the unction during the last rites."
"The nurse applied the unction to the patient's wounds."
"The herbalist prepared a healing unction from various plants and herbs."
"The athlete used a muscle unction to soothe her sore muscles."
"The actor's melodramatic speech was filled with exaggerated unction."
Word Game Points
Is UNCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UNCTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is UNCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUNCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is UNCTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUNCTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
