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solicitousness

so·lic·i·tous
S s

Transcription

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

Definitions of solicitousness word

  • adjective solicitousness anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health. 1
  • adjective solicitousness anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others. 1
  • adjective solicitousness eager (usually followed by an infinitive): He was always solicitous to please. 1
  • adjective solicitousness careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper. 1
See all 4 definitions of solicitousness

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Origin of solicitousness

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 Solicitousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Solicitousness

solicitousness 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for solicitousness

noun solicitousness

  • attentiveness — characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
  • concernment — affair or business; concern
  • graciousness — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
  • kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
All 4 Synonyms of solicitousness

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