unction

• Substantiv, das übertriebene oder unaufrichtige Freundlichkeit, Eifer oder Schmeichelei bezeichnet, sowie eine beruhigende Salbe oder eine religiöse Salbung.

A noun referring to excessive or insincere charm, earnestness, or flattery, or a soothing ointment or religious anointing.

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1. Excessive flatteryC2formal

   Insincere or exaggerated praise delivered with a charming but affected manner.

   Schmeichelei

   • The politician's unction during the speech made the audience skeptical.
   • She accepted his unction with a polite but distant smile.
   • His unction was so thick it felt like a performance.

   Synonymeblandishmentcajoleryflatteryobsequiousnesssmarmsycophancyunctuousness

2. Smug earnestnessC2formal

   A self-satisfied and overly serious attitude, often perceived as insincere.

   Aufgesetzte Ernsthaftigkeit

   • His unction in discussing his own charity work was off-putting.
   • The manager's unction annoyed the team, who saw through his act.
   • She spoke with unction, as if her opinion was the only one that mattered.

   Synonymecanthypocrisysanctimoniousnesssanctimonysmugnessunctuousness

   Antonymecandorfranknessgenuinenesshonestysincerity

3. Medicinal ointmentC1formal

   A semi-solid preparation, often containing medicine, applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

   Salbe

   • The pharmacist recommended an unction for the rash.
   • He applied the unction to the burn to reduce pain.
   • This herbal unction is known for its soothing properties.

   Synonymebalmlinimentointmentsalveunguent

4. Religious anointingC1formal

   The act of applying oil as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.

   Salbung

   • The priest performed the unction during the last rites.
   • Unction is a sacred ritual in many traditions.
   • The healing unction was applied to the sick person's forehead.

   Synonymeanointinganointmentchrismconsecration