affectionateness

Example Sentences

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Lensky himself feels a little surprised at his sister-in-law's affectionateness; he looks at her in astonishment.

From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip

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

And so was the affectionateness of woman—meaning nothing, only an effect of warmth and geniality, nothing beyond that.

From The Marriage of Elinor by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

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.)

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