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unctuousness vs unction

unction vs unctuousness

unctuousness and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unctuousness Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, unctuousness and unction are synonyms defined as:
  • unctuousness and unction: smug self-serving earnestness
Other synonyms of unctuousness include fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess.
unctuousness (noun) unction (noun)
smug self-serving earnestness anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
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 unctuousness and unction

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