unction

Meanings

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
• smug self-serving earnestness
• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
• UNCTION n pl. -S the act of anointing

Synonyms

• smarm
• fulsomeness
• oiliness
• oleaginousness
• smarminess
• unctuousness
• ointment
• unguent
• balm
• salve
• inunction

Scrabble Score: 9

unction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

unction is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

unction is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

unction is a valid Words With Friends word

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