单词 | solicitous |
释义 | solicitous —solicitously, adv. —solicitousness, n. /seuh lis"i teuhs/, adj. 1. anxious or concerned (usually fol. by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health. 2. anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others. 3. eager (usually fol. by an infinitive): He was always solicitous to please. 4. careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper. [1555-65; < L sollicitus anxious. See SOLICIT, -OUS] Syn. 1. mindful, regardful, attentive. Ant. 1. unconcerned, careless. |
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