Solicitous Meaning in English
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Definition
Being very concerned about someone’s comfort, health, or well-being or showing care and attention toward others.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used to describe people (caregivers, hosts) showing thoughtful concern. Commonly used with 'about'/'for': 'solicitous about her health.' Not to be confused with 'solicit' (to ask for something). Rare in everyday casual speech.
Example Sentences
She was solicitous of her grandmother during her illness.
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The waiter was extremely solicitous, always checking if we needed anything.
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Parents are often solicitous about their children’s safety.
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He sounded solicitous on the phone, asking if I’d eaten and if I was all right.
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Her solicitous questions made me feel cared for, not bothered.
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It was nice how solicitous everyone was after I fell; people kept checking on me.
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