unction

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)An ointment or salve.

   “The King himſelf the ſacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Prieſt by Trade: […]”

2. (countable, uncountable)A religious or ceremonial anointing.

   “To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right.”

3. (countable, uncountable)A balm or something that soothes.
4. (countable, uncountable)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.”

   “"Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction.”

5. (countable, uncountable)Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
6. (countable, uncountable)Divine or sanctifying grace.