Definition of solicitous
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
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The first known use of solicitous was in 1563
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