solicitous

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

Adjective

solicitous

1. Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
2. (Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
   1. in a conscientious way, often with kindness

      solicitous about a person's health

      solicitous inquiries, asking after her husband and children

   2. in an eager way
   3. in an anxious or distressed way

Translations

• German: beflissen, dienstbeflissen, sorgsam

Translations

• German: besorgt, fürsorglich

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