affectionateness

Example Sentences

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But in private relations he was simplicity and sociability and affectionateness incarnate, and playful as a young opossum.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

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

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

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.