affectionateness (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæfɛkʃəˈnɛtəsnəs/
Definition
The quality of being warm, gentle, and loving towards someone.
Examples
Her affectionateness was evident in the way she always hugged her children tightly.
He showed great affectionateness towards his elderly parents, visiting them every week.
The cat's purring and rubbing against my leg were signs of its affectionateness.
How to Use affectionateness
- affectionateness towards (prepositional phrase)
- The feeling of warmth and love directed at a specific person or thing. — "His affectionateness towards his grandchildren was boundless."
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