unction
Nouns
- (n) excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm fulsomeness, smarm,
- (n) smug self-serving earnestness smarminess, unctuousness, fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness,
- (n) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation ointment, salve, unguent, balm,
- (n) anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual inunction,