Associations to the word «Solicitous»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
SOLICITOUS, adjective. Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.
SOLICITOUS, adjective. Anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.
Dictionary definition
SOLICITOUS, adjective. Full of anxiety and concern; "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future".
SOLICITOUS, adjective. Showing hovering attentiveness; "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family".
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