compassionateness

Example Sentences

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He spoke of his wife with a deep compassionateness, as though intensely alive to the sorrow that he had inconsiderately inflicted upon her.

From The Silent Isle by Benson, Arthur Christopher

Then, with deliberate grace, Hilda rose from her chair, a tall figure among them, looking down with a hint of compassionateness on the little man at her left.

From Hilda A Story of Calcutta by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

On his compassionateness to such as are out of the way; and readiness to help poor sinners with his grace and strength; and this will keep up the soul from fainting and despairing.

From Christ: The Way, the Truth, and the Life by Brown, John (of Wamphray)

Then with deliberate grace, Hilda rose from her chair, a tall figure among them, looking down with a hint of compassionateness on the little man at her left.

From The Path of a Star by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

But Shelley himself evokes a sort of deep compassionateness and affection, such as is evoked by an impulsive, headstrong, engaging child.

From The Silent Isle by Benson, Arthur Christopher