Solicitous

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

Definitions of solicitous

adjective showing concern or care for someone's well-being

Example Sentences

A1 She was solicitous of her friend's feelings.

A2 The solicitous waiter made sure our glasses were always full.

B1 The solicitous nurse checked on the patient regularly to ensure their comfort.

B2 The solicitous host went out of his way to make sure all the guests were enjoying themselves.

C1 His solicitous nature made him well-liked among his colleagues.

C2 The solicitous care she provided to her elderly parents was truly admirable.

Examples of solicitous in a Sentence

formal The lawyer was solicitous in ensuring that all the legal documents were in order.

informal She was very solicitous about making sure everyone had enough to eat at the party.

slang He's always so solicitous when he's trying to borrow money from me.

figurative The teacher was solicitous in guiding her students through the difficult subject matter.

Grammatical Forms of solicitous

• past tense: solicited
• plural: solicitous
• comparative: more solicitous
• superlative: most solicitous
• present tense: solicits
• future tense: will solicit
• perfect tense: have solicited
• continuous tense: is soliciting
• singular: solicitous
• positive degree: solicitous
• infinitive: to solicit
• gerund: soliciting
• participle: solicited

Origin and Evolution of solicitous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'solicitous' originated from the Latin word 'sollicitus', which means anxious or concerned.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'solicitous' has evolved to also mean showing care or concern for someone's well-being.