unction

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin unctiōbor. English unction Borrowed from Latin unctiō.

1. An ointment or salve.

   “The King himſelf the ſacred Unction made, / As King by Office, and as Prieſt by Trade: […]”

2. A religious or ceremonial anointing.

   “To be heir, and to be king / By sacred unction, thy deserved right.”

3. A balm or something that soothes.
4. A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.

   “Krook almost smacks his lips with the unction of a horrible interest.”

   “"Well, I'll say this for myself. If there's anything out of order where I'm about, I don't miss it." "I believe you," said Bradly with unction.”

5. Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
6. Divine or sanctifying grace.