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unction vs oiliness

oiliness vs unction

unction and oiliness both are nouns.

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

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