unction /ˈʌŋk.ʃən/ noun7 •A religious or ceremonial anointing.To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right. — 1667 •Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess. •An ointment or salve.The King himself the sacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Priest by Trade: […] — 1678 •A balm or something that soothes. •A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.Krook almost smacks his lips with the unction of a horrible interest. — 1852 •Divine or sanctifying grace. •(Internet, humorous) A gathering of uncs. formsunctions