solicitous
pronunciation
How to pronounce solicitous in British English:
UK [səˈlɪsɪtəs]
How to pronounce solicitous in American English:
US [səˈlɪsɪtəs]
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- Adjective:
- full of anxiety and concern
- showing hovering attentiveness
Word Origin
- solicitous (adj.)
- 1560s, from Latin sollicitus "restless, uneasy, careful, full of anxiety" (see solicit). Related: Solicitously; solicitousness.
Example
- 1. It 's nice to have someone being solicitous ; I 'm pathetically grateful to be looked after .
- 2. Daniel , solicitous , said that they mustn 't give her too much , just a little sip at a time .
- 3. They have also been eminently solicitous for the welfare and fair treatment of the indians .
- 4. You were then so tense , eager , solicitous and anxious that you would not listen to advice from anybody .
- 5. The chinese adore children and they are extremely solicitous .