1. (noun)
unction, smarm, fulsomeness
- excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Synonyms:
ointment, fulsomeness, salve, unction, balm, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, smarm
2. (noun)
fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, unction
- smug self-serving earnestness
Synonyms:
smarm, unction, greasiness, ointment, balm, salve, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, fulsomeness
3. (noun)
ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms:
smarm, unction, cream, salve, ointment, balm, emollient, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, fulsomeness
4. (noun)
unction, inunction
- anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
Synonyms:
ointment, fulsomeness, salve, unction, balm, unctuousness, oleaginousness, unguent, smarminess, oiliness, inunction, smarm
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Synonyms of 'unction'
