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solicitous
[ suh-lis-i-tuhs ]
adjective
- anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause):
solicitous about a person's health.
Synonyms: attentive, regardful, mindful
Antonyms: careless, unconcerned
- anxiously desirous:
solicitous of the esteem of others.
- eager (usually followed by an infinitive):
He was always solicitous to please.
- careful or particular:
a solicitous housekeeper.
solicitous
/ səˈlɪsɪtəs /
adjective
- showing consideration, concern, attention, etc
- keenly anxious or willing; eager
Derived Forms
- soˈlicitously, adverb
- soˈlicitousness, noun
Other Words From
- so·lici·tous·ly adverb
- so·lici·tous·ness noun
- nonso·lici·tous adjective
- nonso·lici·tous·ly adverb
- nonso·lici·tous·ness noun
- unso·lici·tous adjective
- unso·lici·tous·ly adverb
- unso·lici·tous·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of solicitous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of solicitous1
Example Sentences
Schumer’s signature is wearing out his flip phone with constant, solicitous communication.
If Obama has proven a god-send for the oligarchs, he has been less solicitous of small business.
In a world increasingly bending toward snark, Updike managed to remain curious, solicitous, a gentleman.
Mrs. Ducksmith quickly recovered from her fainting attack, and gently pushed the solicitous Aristide away.
Be not solicitous therefore, saying: What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed?
It was John's solicitous voice, and it was followed by a quick movement from Suzanne's side of the table.
He stopped, suddenly solicitous of her, on the point of suggesting that she might prefer not to be seen returning thus.
The "sire," fell on the ears of Madame Chalice like a mot in a play; but Valmond, living up to his part, was grave and solicitous.
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