SOLICITOUS

solicitous

(adjective) showing hovering attentiveness; “solicitous about her health”; “made solicitous inquiries about our family”

solicitous

(adjective) full of anxiety and concern; “solicitous parents”; “solicitous about the future”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

solicitous (comparative more solicitous, superlative most solicitous)

Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.

(Usually followed by about, for, etc, or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus

in a conscientious way, often with kindness

in an eager way

in an anxious or distressed way

Source: Wiktionary

So*lic"it*ous, a.Etym: [L. sollicitus, solicitus. See Solicit, v. t.]

Definition: Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful. "Solicitous of my reputation." Dryden. "He was solicitous for his advice." Calerendon. Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous about the future. Jer. Taylor. The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. Clarendon.

– So*lic"it*ous*ly, adv.

– So*lic"it*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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