nounπShareA salve or ointment."The nurse applied a soothing unction to the baby's rash. "medicinesubstancebodyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA religious or ceremonial anointing."The priest performed the last unction on the dying man, offering him comfort and spiritual solace. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA balm or something that soothes."The kind words of her teacher were a welcome unction to the student who felt discouraged after failing the test. "medicinesoulreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion."The principal's speech about overcoming adversity was delivered with such unction that many students were moved to tears. "languagestyleemotionqualityreligionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess."The salesman, dripping with unction, promised us the car would practically drive itself and solve all our problems. "languagestylecharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDivine or sanctifying grace."The priest's words, filled with unction, brought comfort and hope to the grieving family. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
