solicitous

adjective

so·lic·i·tous sə-ˈli-sə-təs How to pronounce solicitous (audio)

-ˈli-stəs

: manifesting or expressing solicitude

a solicitous inquiry about his health

: full of concern or fears : apprehensive

solicitous about the future

: meticulously careful

solicitous in matters of dress

: full of desire : eager

solicitously adverb

solicitousness noun

Did you know?

If you're solicitous about learning the connections between words, you'll surely want to know about the relationship between solicitous and another word you've probably heard before—solicit. Solicitous doesn't come from solicit, but the two words are related. They both have their roots in the Latin word sollicitus, meaning "anxious." Solicitous itself came directly from this Latin word, whereas solicit made its way to English with a few more steps. From sollicitus came the Latin verb sollicitare, meaning "to disturb, agitate, move, or entreat." Forms of this verb were borrowed into Anglo-French, and then Middle English, and have survived in Modern English as solicit.

Example Sentences

I appreciated his solicitous inquiry about my health. He had always been solicitous for the welfare of his family.

Recent Examples on the Web Its very title gives an indication of just how much trust the audience should put in Jack, Bella’s ever-solicitous husband.

New York Times, 20 July 2022 The European Union is considering a similar ban, and the U.N. report is another reason for Europe to rethink its solicitous relationship with Beijing.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 But in all his dealings with his teenage wife, is Alfonso not appropriately courtly and solicitous?

Ron Charles, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Their latest collaboration, though also solicitous of your shivers, has something rather different in mind.

Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 The Democrats, ever solicitous of the people’s welfare and comfort, want to make voting easier.

Harvey C. Mansfield, WSJ, 1 July 2022 And Hernán, who has been especially patient and solicitous with Jessica’s request, suddenly disappears.

Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2022 That’s a quality that can be interpreted as solicitous and sympathetic.

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 Even as its diplomatic approach to China has become more solicitous, the US has continued to sound the alarm on the rising threat that China poses to Europe.

Olivia Enos, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More

单词	solicitously
释义	solicitous adjective so·lic·i·tous sə-ˈli-sə-təs -ˈli-stəs 1 : manifesting or expressing solicitude a solicitous inquiry about his health 2 : full of concern or fears : apprehensive solicitous about the future 3 : meticulously careful solicitous in matters of dress 4 : full of desire : eager solicitously adverb solicitousness noun Did you know? If you're solicitous about learning the connections between words, you'll surely want to know about the relationship between solicitous and another word you've probably heard before—solicit. Solicitous doesn't come from solicit, but the two words are related. They both have their roots in the Latin word sollicitus, meaning "anxious." Solicitous itself came directly from this Latin word, whereas solicit made its way to English with a few more steps. From sollicitus came the Latin verb sollicitare, meaning "to disturb, agitate, move, or entreat." Forms of this verb were borrowed into Anglo-French, and then Middle English, and have survived in Modern English as solicit. Synonyms attentive considerate kind thoughtful See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I appreciated his solicitous inquiry about my health. He had always been solicitous for the welfare of his family. Recent Examples on the Web Its very title gives an indication of just how much trust the audience should put in Jack, Bella’s ever-solicitous husband. New York Times, 20 July 2022 The European Union is considering a similar ban, and the U.N. report is another reason for Europe to rethink its solicitous relationship with Beijing. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 But in all his dealings with his teenage wife, is Alfonso not appropriately courtly and solicitous? Ron Charles, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Their latest collaboration, though also solicitous of your shivers, has something rather different in mind. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 The Democrats, ever solicitous of the people’s welfare and comfort, want to make voting easier. Harvey C. Mansfield, WSJ, 1 July 2022 And Hernán, who has been especially patient and solicitous with Jessica’s request, suddenly disappears. Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2022 That’s a quality that can be interpreted as solicitous and sympathetic. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 Even as its diplomatic approach to China has become more solicitous, the US has continued to sound the alarm on the rising threat that China poses to Europe. Olivia Enos, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin sollicitus First Known Use 1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1 solicitously adverb as in deferentially Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deferentially politely chivalrously decorously respectfully discreetly prudently gallantly sensibly sympathetically sweetly judiciously wisely compassionately humanely thoughtfully kindly courteously justifiably considerately graciously pleasantly validly excusably fairly reasonably kindheartedly nicely well Antonyms & Near Antonyms contemptuously rudely scornfully disdainfully thoughtlessly cruelly discourteously disrespectfully inconsiderately viciously impolitely heartlessly snootily nastily unfairly shabbily See More
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solicitous

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