Definition of "affectionateness" []

• The state or quality of being affectionate. (noun)

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• "Touching in their affectionateness are the remarks which each passes upon each."
• "In addition, if you look closely at the article you will see it has a certain wry affectionateness towards Labour, and deals with the expenses scandals humorously, pointing out just a few individuals who have apparently failed their genial and public spirited leader."
• "‘Give me your arm,’ she said to me with her old affectionateness, ‘it’s a long while since we have had"