amiableness

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless there was nothing of the coxcomb about Queeker—no self-assertion; nothing but amiableness, self-satisfaction, and enthusiasm.

From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

But the imaginative man cannot be content to regard the sea with this ignorant amiableness.

From The Book of This and That by Lynd, Robert

If he was lenient it was the error of amiableness.

From Abraham Lincoln A Memorial Discourse by Eddy, Thomas Mears

When it was dark, she came thickly veiled, and after she had responded to his demonstrations of affection for some time, with more patience than amiableness, she began.

From The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 by Maupassant, Guy de

She had the gratification of seeing them as they grew up evincing thoughtfulness of mind, amiableness of spirit, and correctness of conduct, and by an affectionate spirit, and ready obedience, contributing to her comfort.

From Mrs Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters Volume 3 by Whittelsey, Mrs. A. G.