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solicitous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'solicitous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Solicitous [ v. t.]
- Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

Meaning of 'solicitous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . solicitous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- showing hovering attentiveness
Example in sentence:
  • made solicitous inquiries about our family;
  • solicitous about her health
Meaning (2):
- full of anxiety and concern
Example in sentence:
  • solicitous about the future;
  • solicitous parents