solicitous meaning

UK US /səˈlɪsətəs/ 4 syllables

solicitous (adjective): full of anxiety and concern.

solicitous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

solicitous as an adjective

  1. full of anxiety and concern
    • solicitous parents
    • solicitous about the future

    Similar: concerned

    Related forms: solicitousness

  2. showing hovering attentiveness
    • solicitous about her health
    • made solicitous inquiries about our family

    Similar: attentive

    Related forms: solicitousness

How to pronounce solicitous

solicitous is pronounced /səˈlɪsətəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with solicitous

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