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View usage for: (səlɪsɪtəs) adjectiveA person who is solicitous shows anxious concern for someone or something. [formal] He was so solicitous of his guests. [+ of] Synonyms: concerned, caring, attentive, careful More Synonyms of solicitous solicitously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] He took her hand in greeting and asked solicitously how everything was. More Synonyms of solicitous solicitous in British English (səˈlɪsɪtəs) adjective1. showing consideration, concern, attention, etc 2. keenly anxious or willing; eager Derived forms solicitously (soˈlicitously) adverb solicitousness (soˈlicitousness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see solicitsolicitous in American English (səˈlɪsətəs) adjective1. showing care, attention, or concern solicitous for her welfare 2. showing anxious desire; eager solicitous to make friends 3. full of anxiety or apprehension; troubled Derived forms solicitously (soˈlicitously) adverb solicitousness (soˈlicitousness) noun Word origin L sollicitus < sollus, whole (see solemn) + citus, pp. of ciere, to set in motion: see cite Examples of 'solicitous' in a sentencesolicitous Definition anxious about someone's welfare He was so solicitous of his guests. Additional synonymsDefinition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed Definition paying close attention I wish you would be more attentive to detail. Synonyms intent, listening, concentrating, careful, alert, awake, mindful, watchful, observant, studious, on your toes, heedful, regardfulDefinition very exact and thorough He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. Synonyms thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduousNearby words ofsolicitous - solemnize
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Additional synonymsShe sounded deeply troubled. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, upset, bothered, disturbed, distressed, dismayed, uneasy, unsettled, agitated, disconcerted, apprehensive, perturbed, ill at ease, discomposed Definition (of a person) anxious or apprehensive He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. Synonyms anxious, worried, troubled, upset, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, uncomfortable, unsettled, impatient, restless, agitated, apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), discomposed Definition concerned and anxious about things that may happen I'm not worried about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, troubled, upset, afraid, bothered, frightened, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, tense, distracted, uneasy, fearful, tormented, distraught, apprehensive, perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, overwrought, fretful, hot and bothered, unquiet, antsy (informal) Definition extremely eager or enthusiastic She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. Synonyms enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning, spirited, keen, devoted, eager, militant, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, rabid, fervid, swivel-eyed (slang) |