solicitous

[ suh-lis-i-tuhs ]

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adjective

anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.
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.

Origin of solicitous

First recorded in 1555–65, solicitous is from the Latin word sollicitus anxious. See solicit, -ous

Other words for solicitous

1	mindful, regardful, attentive

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Opposites for solicitous

1	unconcerned, careless

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Other words from solicitous

so·lic·i·tous·ly, adverb
so·lic·i·tous·ness, noun
non·so·lic·i·tous, adjective
non·so·lic·i·tous·ly, adverb
non·so·lic·i·tous·ness, noun
un·so·lic·i·tous, adjective
un·so·lic·i·tous·ly, adverb
un·so·lic·i·tous·ness, noun

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How to use solicitous in a sentence

Schumer’s signature is wearing out his flip phone with constant, solicitous communication.
How Harry Reid Paved the Way for Democrats to Kill the Filibuster | Molly Ball | January 12, 2022 | Time
If Obama has proven a god-send for the oligarchs, he has been less solicitous of small business.
Dawn of the Age of Oligarchy: the Alliance between Government and the 1% | Joel Kotkin | June 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In a world increasingly bending toward snark, Updike managed to remain curious, solicitous, a gentleman.
The Literary Gentleman | John Freeman | January 30, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Ducksmith quickly recovered from her fainting attack, and gently pushed the solicitous Aristide away.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke
Be not solicitous therefore, saying: What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various

It was John's solicitous voice, and it was followed by a quick movement from Suzanne's side of the table.
The Medici Boots | Pearl Norton Swet
He stopped, suddenly solicitous of her, on the point of suggesting that she might prefer not to be seen returning thus.
The Woman Gives | Owen Johnson
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.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete | Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for solicitous

solicitous

/ (səˈlɪsɪtəs) /

adjective

showing consideration, concern, attention, etc
keenly anxious or willing; eager

Origin of solicitous

C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see solicit

Derived forms of solicitous

solicitously, adverb
solicitousness, noun

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