amiableness

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They will meet him there in all the charm of novelty, and all the fascination of genius or of amiableness.

From The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin by Newman, John Henry

His amiableness of disposition and evenness of temper never desert him, because he has not to "screw his courage to the sticking-place."

From Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters by Fitzhugh, George

There was the most perfect civility and amiableness even in the interchange of not very delicate pleasantries between the people at Coucy.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry

When he got here, he chatted to R—— over our lunch, with something of the simple amiableness of a child, about the wild flowers, the ways of insects, and notes of birds.

From Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 3 (of 3) Essay 2: The Death of Mr Mill - Essay 3: Mr Mill's Autobiography by Morley, John

“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)