Solicitude

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪˌtud/

Definitions of solicitude

noun an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great solicitude towards her sick friend.

A2 The teacher's solicitude for her students' well-being was evident in her actions.

B1 His constant solicitude for his family's safety sometimes became overwhelming for them.

B2 The nurse's solicitude for her patients extended beyond their physical health to their emotional well-being.

C1 The CEO's solicitude for the company's success drove her to make tough decisions for the long-term benefit.

C2 The politician's solicitude for the welfare of the citizens was evident in his policies and actions.

Examples of solicitude in a Sentence

formal Her constant solicitude for the well-being of her employees is truly admirable.

informal I appreciate your solicitude, but I'll be fine on my own.

slang I can't believe she's still showing so much solicitude for him after everything he's done.

figurative The old house seemed to exude a sense of solicitude, as if it had a life of its own.

Grammatical Forms of solicitude

plural

solicitudes

comparative

more solicitous

superlative

most solicitous

present tense

solicitude

future tense

will solicit

perfect tense

has solicited

continuous tense

is soliciting

singular

solicitude

positive degree

solicitude

infinitive

to solicit

gerund

soliciting

participle

solicited

Origin and Evolution of solicitude

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'solicitude' originates from the Latin word 'sollicitudo', which means anxiety or care.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'solicitude' has evolved to encompass not just anxiety or care, but also a state of concern or attentiveness towards someone or something.