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Word: Solicitous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin sollicitus (see solicit) + -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səˈlɪsɪtəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
characterized by or showing interest or concern
Short Definition:characterized by or showing interest or concern
Examples:- she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students
- a solicitous enquiry
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