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unction in Finnish

unction in Finnish is voide, voitelu, palsami — unction means a thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.

unction in Finnish

voide
noun
An ointment or salve.
voitelu
noun
A religious or ceremonial anointing.
palsami
noun
A balm or something that soothes.
liukaskielisyys
noun
Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.
liukkaus
noun
Unctuousness: A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.

What does "unction" mean?

  1. noun A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
  2. noun (religion) The act of putting oil on someone as part of a religious ceremony.
  3. noun Something that calms or eases pain or distress.
  4. noun A warm, earnest quality in the way someone speaks, expressing deep feeling.
    ""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."
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unction in a sentence

  • "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.

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What is "unction" in Finnish?
"unction" in Finnish is voide, voitelu, palsami. unction means: A thick substance rubbed on the skin, such as an ointment.
Are there other ways to say "unction" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "unction": voide, voitelu, palsami, liukaskielisyys, liukkaus.
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