Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unction
noun
/ˈʌŋkʃən/
Definition
The act of anointing as part of a religious ceremony or a soothing or healing application.
Examples
- The priest performed the unction on the sick individual during the service.
- She found comfort in the unction of her grandmother’s gentle words.
- The unction of the oil made the experience more profound.
Meaning
Unction refers to both the ritual of applying oil in a religious context and the quality of being soothing or comforting.
Synonyms
- anointing
- ointment
- unctional application
- blessing
