Definitions for solicitous
səˈlɪs ɪ təsso·lic·i·tous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. solicitousadjective

   full of anxiety and concern

   "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future"

2. solicitousadjective

   showing hovering attentiveness

   "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. solicitousadjective

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

2. solicitousadjective

   Anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.

3. Etymology: From solicitus, alternative spelling of sollicitus. See solicit.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SOLICITOUSadjective

   Anxious; careful; concerned. It has commonly about before that which causes anxiety; sometimes for or of. For is proper before something to be obtained.

   Etymology: solicitus, Latin.

   Our hearts are pure, when we are not solicitous of the opinion and censures of men, but only that we do our duty. Tayl.

   Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous for the future. Jeremy Taylor, Rule of living holy.

   The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. Edward Hyde.

   In providing money for disbanding the armies, upon which they were marvelously solicitous, there arose a question. Edward Hyde.

   They who were in truth zealous for the preservation of the laws, were solicitous to preserve the king’s honour from any indignity, and his regal power from violation. Edward Hyde.

   Laud attended on his majesty, which he would have been excused from, if that design had not been in view, to accomplish which he was solicitous for his advice. Edward Hyde.

   There kept their watch the legions, while the grand
   In council sat, solicitous what chance
   Might intercept their emperour sent. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   Without sign of boast, or sign of joy,
   Solicitous and blank, he thus began. John Milton, Parad. Reg.

   No man is solicitous about the event of that which he has in his power to dispose of. Robert South, Sermons.

   You have not only been careful of my fortune, the effect of your nobleness, but you have been solicitous of my reputation, which is that of your kindness. Dryden.

   The tender dame, solicitous to know
   Whether her child should reach old age or no,
   Consults the sage Tiresias. Addison.

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1. solicitous

   Solicitous is an adjective that describes a person's behavior when they show care, concern, or attentiveness for someone or something. It often refers to someone who is eager or anxious to ensure someone else's well-being or comfort.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Solicitousverb

   disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful

2. Etymology: [L. sollicitus, solicitus. See Solicit, v. t.]

How to pronounce solicitous?

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of solicitous in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of solicitous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of solicitous in a Sentence

1. Seneca:

   A good conscience fears no witness, but a guilty conscience is solicitous even in solitude. If we do nothing but what is honest, let all the world know it. But if otherwise, what does it signify to have nobody else know it, so long as I know it myself? Miserable is he who slights that witness.

2. Joe Biden:

   Somalis have made my city of Wilmington, Delaware, [their home] on a smaller scale. There is a large, very identifiable Somali community, i might add if you ever come to the train station with me you’ll notice I have great relationships with them because there’s an awful lot driving cabs and are friends of mine. For real. I’m not being solicitous. I’m being serious.

3. President Biden:

   Again, I'm not being solicitous.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=solicitous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Solicitous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=solicitous
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solicitous