unction
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/ˈʌŋkʃn/
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/ˈʌŋkʃn/
A religious ceremony where oil is poured on someone's head or body.
During the unction, the priest gently poured oil on the patient's forehead.
塗油式の最中、司祭は患者の額にオイルを優しく注ぎました。
Insincere behavior or speech that shows too much praise for someone.
His unction at the meeting was so over the top that everyone felt uncomfortable.
会議での彼の態度は過剰で、皆が不快に感じました。