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Comparative
more solicitous
Superlative
most solicitous
1
displaying careful, watchful attention, often in a way that shows eagerness to help or please
- The solicitous nurse checked on each patient with gentle precision.
- He was solicitous of his guests, ensuring their every need was met.
- Her solicitous manner made the elderly man feel truly cared for.
- The waiter hovered in a solicitous way, ready to refill drinks at the slightest signal.
- She gave a solicitous glance toward her friend, sensing he needed support.
2
overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern
- Eager to ensure comfort, the staff acted with solicitous attention to each guest.
- The solicitous manager’s frequent updates on the project's status showed his deep concern.
- During the crisis, the community’s solicitous responses highlighted their collective unease.
- Despite the reassuring words, her solicitous glance betrayed her true feelings.
- In every conversation, his solicitous tone revealed his anxiety about the upcoming surgery.