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solicitous
01
displaying careful, watchful attention, often in a way that shows eagerness to help or please
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most solicitous
Comparative
more solicitous
gradable
Examples
The solicitous nurse checked on each patient with gentle precision.
02
overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern
Examples
Eager to ensure comfort, the staff acted with solicitous attention to each guest.
Lexical Tree
oversolicitous
solicitously
solicitousness
solicitous
solicit
