Meaning
anointing, unction
- The ceremonial or religious act of applying consecrated oil
- Smearing or greasing with oil, ointment, or grease
In a sentence
Il sacerdote ha amministrato l'unzione degli infermi al malato.
The priest administered the anointing of the sick to the patient.
L'unzione con oli profumati era un rito sacro nell'antichità.
Anointing with scented oils was a sacred rite in antiquity.
Il rito dell'unzione simboleggia la grazia e la guarigione spirituale.
The rite of anointing symbolises grace and spiritual healing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| unzione | feminine · singular |
| unzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most widely used in the Catholic sacrament 'estrema unzione' (Last Rites / Extreme Unction).
- Can also mean hypocritical sweetness or unctuousness in literary contexts.