unction Definition

unction
noun

1a. Christianity.
The act of ceremonially anointing a person with oil;
1b. Christianity.
The oil used.
2. Ointment of any kind.
3. Anything that soothes, such as words or thoughts.
4. The kind of sincerity in language or tone of voice that provokes, or is the result of, deep emotion.
5. Affected charm, sincerity or religious feeling.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin unctio, unctionis, from unguere, unctum to anoint.