solicitous Synonyms & Antonyms
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Solicitous as an Adjective
Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
(Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways: In a conscientious way, often with kindness.
solicitous about a person's health
In a conscientious way, often with kindness.
solicitous about a person's health
In an eager way.
In an anxious or distressed way.
(Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
Solicitous in a Sentence
solicitous about a person's health
solicitous inquiries, asking after her husband and children
Word Forms & Grammar
solicitous (comparative more solicitous, superlative most solicitous)
Words That Rhyme With Solicitous
Origin of Solicitous
From Latin sōlicitus, sollicitus (“thoroughly disturbed, anxious”), from sollus (“whole, entire”) + cieō (“move, disturb”). By surface analysis, solicit + -ous.
Solicitous: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈlɪsɪtəs/ |
| Meaning | Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil |
| Comparative / superlative | more solicitous, most solicitous |