solicitous

adjective

sə-ˈli-sə-təs How to pronounce solicitous (audio)
Definition of solicitousnext
1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work

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2
as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives

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Recent Examples of solicitous Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Karen was more solicitous, offering to take me to lunch. — Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 Helen, who has the most solicitous husband in the world, believes that divorced people give up too easily. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 And Trump has nothing to lose from being friendly, even solicitous to Mamdani. — Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solicitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitous
  1. attentive
  2. enthusiastic
  3. thoughtful
  4. excited
  5. kind
  6. avid
  7. caring
  8. eager
Adjective
  • Guests enjoy the same premium inclusions, like meals, lounge access, priority boarding, bedding, towels, and attentive onboard service from an attendant.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of attentive
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  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • The service The staff are polite and attentive, and will provide thoughtful touches, such as leaving birthday cakes for guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Other smart, thoughtful features are scattered throughout the Columbus Liner interior.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
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  • Jihyo heard Shenseea on the demo for the song and was excited to contribute her voice alongside hers.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Down the road, Zufferey is excited about using this kind of robot for a range of applications, including monitoring harmful algal blooms, fish stocks, and coastal erosion.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Family described him as a kind and humble man who worked hard and never hesitated to help others.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Iyad el-Baghdadi, a prominent Palestinian in Norway who was accepted as a refugee, said that Norwegians had been extraordinarily welcoming and kind.
    — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • A student of history and avid collector of tapestries, Ormund sees himself as a scholar, as Alicent (Olivia Cooke) describes to Rhaenyra in the fourth episode.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • As an avid cyclist, Huckle liked the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail from Torrance to Pacific Palisades.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of avid
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  • Men too experience gender bias at work and may be penalized for caring behaviors, so normalizing and rewarding care work performed by men can help illustrate that care work is imperative for a healthy workplace culture for all.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Bryan Marchment was known as one of the NHL’s most ferocious defensemen of his era, and was also described as a caring and compassionate father and friend away from the rink.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 1 July 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • The king had personally invited the players immediately after their elimination from the World Cup, eager to thank them for giving the country one of the most significant achievements in the history of Norwegian soccer.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • The retired schoolteacher had ridden at the more than 27,000-acre off-road area numerous times before and was eager to try out her new bike, a gray-and-white Kawasaki KLX 300R dirt bike, according to the outlets.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of eager

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