affectionateness

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No; of anything good she was capable; no depths of love could be beyond her, and he was sure that her nature was one of deep affectionateness, left unclaimed till now.

From Mariquita A Novel by Ayscough, John

Julia was moving about, quite at home, preparing cups of tea for everybody, herself included; and waiting upon Mr. Rhys with a steady care and affectionateness which evidently met with an affectionate return.

From The Old Helmet, Volume I by Warner, Susan

Touching in their affectionateness are the remarks which each passes upon each.

From The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 by Various

With the utmost affectionateness and freedom of intercourse there was a certain raptness of devotion, a mingled simplicity and elevation of thought and feeling, peculiarly his own.

From Fletcher of Madeley by Macdonald, Frederic W.

"She thinks I am in love with her because I said that about affectionateness," he thought.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore