- an act of anointing, especially as a medical treatment or religious rite.
- an unguent or ointment; salve.
- something soothing or comforting.
- an excessive, affected, sometimes cloying earnestness or fervor in manner, especially in speaking.
- Religion.
- the oil used in religious rites, as in anointing the sick or dying.
- the shedding of a divine or spiritual influence upon a person.
- the influence shed.
- extreme unction.
- the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.
- the act of anointing with oil in sacramental ceremonies, in the conferring of holy orders
- excessive suavity or affected charm
- an ointment or unguent
- anything soothing or comforting
