affectionateness

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But all that is attractive, gracious, charming in behaviour, all affectionateness and friendliness, must not proceed from the concepts, for if it does, “we feel intention, and are put out of tune.”

From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur

Very tentative they were, for he had become a boy of subdued passions, and potential rather than actual affectionateness.

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

It may have been his sacrifice and deep devotion, or that kindly affectionateness which is itself sublime.

From Oliver Goldsmith by Buckland, E. S. Lang

There was an affectionateness, simplicity, and frankness in her manners which won all hearts.

From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

He amuses all the men everywhere by his affectionateness, and eating 346 out of my hand, and following me like a dog.

From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)