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solicitously

so·lic·i·tous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-lis-i-tuh s]
    • /səˈlɪs ɪ təs/
    • /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-lis-i-tuh s]
    • /səˈlɪs ɪ təs/

Definitions of solicitously word

  • adjective solicitously anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health. 1
  • adjective solicitously anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others. 1
  • adjective solicitously eager (usually followed by an infinitive): He was always solicitous to please. 1
  • adjective solicitously careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper. 1

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Origin of solicitously

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65, solicitous is from the Latin word sollicitus anxious. See solicit, -ous

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Parts of speech for Solicitously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

solicitously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for solicitously

adv solicitously

  • affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
  • amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
  • anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
  • attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.

adverb solicitously

Antonyms for solicitously

adverb solicitously

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