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 Other states and countries have developed crew bases of their own, are more solicitous of producers’ needs and offer more generous incentives. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026 The service Service in Toronto can be hit or miss, but 1 Hotel’s staff is delightfully solicitous when needed, unobtrusive when not. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 Elsa lives with her solicitous boyfriend, a firefighter named Bonifacio (Patrick Criado), in a typically gorgeous Almodóvarian apartment in Madrid done up in lusciously bold colors. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The Philharmonic ball, ever solicitous of its elite guests, provides seamstresses, hairdressers and cosmeticians on site for emergency repairs. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026 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
  • The report’s authors said shoppers remain attentive to prices, reinforcing a holiday season that is defined by both a willingness to spend as well as a continued focus on value.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • The tipster warned that a small number of enthusiastic residents tend to appear over and over in media coverage, skewing public perceptions.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The pontiff and singer wore enthusiastic grins in a snapshot taken during an audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Presentation is key Welcome guests to your Friendsgiving with a thoughtful and beautifully decorated Thanksgiving table.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The compact pouch is designed to hold small essentials against your body, and its soft, breathable, skin-friendly fabric is a thoughtful detail for warmer destinations where extra layers aren’t practical.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Hargitay was excited to dive into such a strong storyline about the duo.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Planning the River screening, the first time the work would play in New York in nearly a dozen years, Barney was excited that some of Bepler’s score would be performed by live musicians.
    — Zachary Woolfe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • The party needs to reintroduce itself to a skeptical electorate as conservative, collaborative and kind.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
  • According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The 49-year-old is also an avid hiker, mountain biker and skier, so Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle was another draw.
    — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Along with acting, Cerny was an avid racing fan who continued to drive go-karts into his 60s.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Russell Brand‘s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • His friends and relatives described him as a caring, generous man with a booming laugh that could rattle windows.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The console has already appeared at several maker events, where eager kids have punched and kicked its chunky buttons.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of eager

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