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.

Origin of solicitous

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

OTHER WORDS FROM solicitous

Words nearby solicitous

soli-, solicit, solicitation, solicitor, solicitor general, solicitous, solicitude, solid, solid angle, solid fuel, solid geometry

Words related to solicitousness

tenderness, sympathy, goodness, gentleness, forbearance, solicitude, tolerance, humanity, understanding, courtesy, decency, altruism, grace, patience, benevolence, hospitality, cordiality, affection, graciousness, kindliness

Example sentences from the Web for solicitousness

  • His solicitousness alarmed her more than positive enmity on his part.

    Mystery Ranch |Arthur Chapman

  • He waved aside Braceway's solicitousness about his strength.

    The Winning Clue |James Hay, Jr.

  • But her father, who called himself agnostic, had quietly pooh-poohed his wife's solicitousness regarding the little virtues.

    Painted Veils |James Huneker

  • Pehrson was a good man, but this kind of solicitousness Baker found annoying.

    The Great Gray Plague |Raymond F. Jones

British Dictionary definitions for solicitousness

solicitous
/ (səˈlɪsɪtəs) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of solicitous

solicitously, adverb solicitousness, noun

Word Origin for solicitous

C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see solicit