affectionateness

Example Sentences

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She reminded him of the boy's great natural goodness, his brilliancy, his affectionateness.

From The Ifs of History by Chamberlin, Joseph Edgar

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

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)

Tears came into Salvina's eyes at her sister's affectionateness.

From Ghetto Tragedies by Zangwill, Israel

She saw Noel's father and mother again, and was greeted by the latter with a bright and conditional affectionateness that inspected even while it acclaimed.

From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.