solicitous
[suh-lis-i-tuh s]
- 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
Synonyms
See more synonyms for solicitous on Thesaurus.com1. mindful, regardful, attentive.
Antonyms
1. unconcerned, careless.
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Examples from the Web for solicitously
Historical Examples
A spasm of pain crossed his face, and she bent over him solicitously.
The CreviceWilliam John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
"You look all tired out, my dear," remarked Mrs. Dean solicitously.
Marjorie DeanPauline Lester
He came immediately to the bedside and looked at Blaine solicitously.
The Copper-Clad WorldHarl Vincent
Heinrich, solicitously brushing and folding Karl's coat, waited.
The DevilJoseph O'Brien
He made a back of the chair, spread the rug and installed her solicitously.
Skippy BedelleOwen Johnson
solicitous
- showing consideration, concern, attention, etc
- keenly anxious or willing; eager
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Word Origin
C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see solicit
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Word Origin and History for solicitously
solicitous
adj.
1560s, from Latin sollicitus "restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" (see solicit). Related: Solicitously; solicitousness.
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