solicitous

[ suh-lis-i-tuhs ]
/ səˈlɪs ɪ təs /
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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.

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Origin of solicitous

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

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Words nearby solicitous

soli-, solicit, solicitation, solicitor, solicitor general, solicitous, solicitude, solid, solid angle, solid fuel, solid geometry
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Words related to solicitously

delicately, politely, helpfully, tenderly, sympathetically, generously, graciously, genially, affectionately, kindly, cordially, gently, respectfully, amiably, attentively, tactfully, warily, thoroughly, laboriously, gingerly

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British Dictionary definitions for solicitously

solicitous
/ (səˈlɪsɪtəs) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of solicitous

solicitously, adverbsolicitousness, noun

Word Origin for solicitous

C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see solicit
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