solicitous

adjective
UK: /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
US: /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/

  1. Showing care and concern for someone's health, feelings, etc.

    1. He was so solicitous about my health.
    2. The nurses were very solicitous of their patients' comfort and well-being making their recovery easier.

  2. Eager to help or please.

    1. The waiter was solicitous to refill my glass.
    2. She was always so solicitous, catering to everyone's needs with a genuine desire to assist.

Synonyms

attentive thoughtful concerned considerate caring

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solicitous" in English means: Showing care and concern for someone's health, feelings, etc., Eager to help or please..

The phonetic transcription of "solicitous" is /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ in British English and /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solicitous": attentive, thoughtful, concerned, considerate, caring.

Example usage of "solicitous": "He was so solicitous about my health.". More examples on the page.