affectionateness
Example Sentences
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There was an affectionateness, simplicity, and frankness in her manners which won all hearts.
From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
He responded with an affectionateness that was almost human.
From A Manifest Destiny by Magruder, Julia
He spoke with a careless affectionateness, for the young Countess in her helpless beauty appealed to him.
From A Modern Mercenary by Prichard, K. (Kate)
And so was the affectionateness of woman—meaning nothing, only an effect of warmth and geniality, nothing beyond that.
From The Marriage of Elinor by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
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
