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UNCTIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Unctions.

Unctions - as a noun

Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fulsomenesssmarm

Smug self-serving earnestness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fulsomenessoilinessoleaginousnesssmarminessunctuousness

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balmointmentsalveunguent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curativecureremedytherapeutic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inunction

Example Sentences

"The unctions of the church are performed by the priests."
"The professor demonstrated the unctions of various programming languages."
"The book explains the different unctions of the human body."
"The therapist used aromatherapy as part of her healing unctions."
"The unctions on his feet helped soothe his blisters."
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Word Game Points

Is UNCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unctions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNCTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is UNCTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unctions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNCTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is UNCTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unctions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNCTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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