Meaning of Unction

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Unction

1. 1
   n.

   The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.

2. 2
   n.

   That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.

3. 3
   n.

   Divine or sanctifying grace.

4. 4
   n.

   That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.

5. 5
   n.

   The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.

6. 6
   n.

   That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.

7. 7
   n.

   Divine or sanctifying grace.

8. 8
   n.

   That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.