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 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 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 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
  • High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
    — GL Homes, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Mauricio Umansky, Richards' estranged husband, is just as excited for the family's new addition.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of excited
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  • Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of kind
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  • Morse, a progressive Republican from Wisconsin and an avid Cold Warrior, had been elected to the Senate from Oregon but left the Republican Party in part because of its failure to denounce Joseph McCarthy and, in 1955, became a Democrat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 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
  • Brown, though, is in the prime of his career and no doubt eager to prove the Celtics wrong for trading him after a decade in Boston.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Up in arms about the way the government has been controlling the food supply, the common folk are eager to test their newfound democratic power.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of eager

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