Definition of solicitous Solicitous

/sʌlɪˈsʌtʌs/ - [sulisutus] - so•lic•i•tous

We found 5 definitions of solicitous from 3 different sources.

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What does solicitous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

solicitous - showing hovering attentiveness; "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family"
  attentive (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
solicitous - full of anxiety and concern; "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future"
  concerned feeling or showing worry or solicitude; "concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • solicitous (Adjective)
    Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.
  • solicitous (Adjective)
    Anxious or concerned usually followed by about, for, etc. , or a clause: solicitous about a person's health.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • solicitous (v. t.)
    Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

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