amiableness

Example Sentences

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The amiableness and dignity of Madame La Fayette forced respect from the bloodthirsty Jacobins who ultimately released her.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

It expresses the utmost degree of amiableness, joined with an idea, which perhaps all tenderness includes, of feebleness, softness, and want of protection.

From Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies by Sherbo, Arthur

The affability of his manners, the amiableness of his temper, and the benevolence of his character, were ever conspicuous.

From Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Lossing, Benson John

There was not a bit of sunshine in it,—no commonplace amiableness.

From Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by his Daughter by Dewey, Mary Elizabeth

“I am lost in admiration of the amiableness of your temper, Tom,” remarked the major.

From Hunting the Lions by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)