affectionateness Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a positive feeling of liking
   heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; fondness.
   
   • he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
   • the child won everyone's heart
   • the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
2. noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
   lovingness; fondness; warmth.
   

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