affectionateness
Example Sentences
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I wondered if it was because all her own crises were complicated with Henry Mills that she always thought that affectionateness was part of the answer.
From A Woman of Genius by Austin, Mary Hunter
She reminded him of the boy's great natural goodness, his brilliancy, his affectionateness.
From The Ifs of History by Chamberlin, Joseph Edgar
It is kindness, affectionateness, benevolence, sympathy, rejoicing with them that do rejoice, and weeping with them that weep.
From Days of Heaven Upon Earth by Simpson, A. B. (Albert B.)
Though she inherited much of the imperial energy of her mother, it was tempered and adorned with the mildness and affectionateness of her father.
From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
He spoke with a careless affectionateness, for the young Countess in her helpless beauty appealed to him.
From A Modern Mercenary by Prichard, K. (Kate)