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oiliness vs unction

unction vs oiliness

oiliness and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oiliness Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, oiliness and unction are synonyms defined as:
  • oiliness and unction: smug self-serving earnestness
Other synonyms of oiliness include fulsomeness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness.
oiliness (noun) unction (noun)
consisting of or covered with oil anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
smug self-serving earnestness semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
smug self-serving earnestness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Difference between oiliness and unction

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