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solicitous
adjective so·lic·i·tous \sə-ˈli-sə-təs, -ˈlis-təs\
: showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, etc.
Full Definition of SOLICITOUS
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>
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Origin of SOLICITOUS
Latin sollicitus
Related to SOLICITOUS
- Synonyms
- attentive, considerate, kind, thoughtful
- Antonyms
- heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
Rhymes with SOLICITOUS
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