Definition of SOLICITOUS

solicitous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • full of anxiety and concern
    • "solicitous parents"
    • "solicitous about the future"
  • showing hovering attentiveness
    • "solicitous about her health"
    • "made solicitous inquiries about our family"

Adj

  • Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
  • Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
  • In a conscientious way, often with kindness.
  • Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
  • In an eager way.
  • Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
  • In an anxious or distressed way.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin sōlicitus, sollicitus (“thoroughly disturbed, anxious”), from sollus (“whole, entire”) + cieō (“move, disturb”). By surface analysis, solicit + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 12

solicitous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
solicitous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
solicitous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

solicitous is a valid Words With Friends word