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- [suh-lis-i-tuh s]
- /səˈlɪs ɪ təs/
- /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- ingratiatingly — In an ingratiating manner.
- kindheartedly — In a kindhearted manner.
Antonyms for solicitously
adverb solicitously
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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