solicitous
勤勤恳恳,殷勤,殷勤的,勤勤恳恳地
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Definitions
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- : anxious or concerned: solicitous about a person's health.
- : anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others.
- : eager: He was always solicitous to please.
- : careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper.
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Examples
If Obama has proven a god-send for the oligarchs, he has been less solicitous of small business.
In a world increasingly bending toward snark, Updike managed to remain curious, solicitous, a gentleman.
Mrs. Ducksmith quickly recovered from her fainting attack, and gently pushed the solicitous Aristide away.
Be not solicitous therefore, saying: What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed?
It was John's solicitous voice, and it was followed by a quick movement from Suzanne's side of the table.
He stopped, suddenly solicitous of her, on the point of suggesting that she might prefer not to be seen returning thus.
The "sire," fell on the ears of Madame Chalice like a mot in a play; but Valmond, living up to his part, was grave and solicitous.