Main Entry: so·lic·i·tous

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈli-sə-təs, -ˈlis-təs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin sollicitus

Date: 1563

1 : manifesting or expressing solicitude <a solicitous inquiry about his health>
2 : full of concern or fears : apprehensive <solicitous about the future>
3 : meticulously careful <solicitous in matters of dress>
4 : full of desire : eager

— so·lic·i·tous·ly adverb

— so·lic·i·tous·ness noun