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solicitous

/suh-lis-i-tuhs/US // səˈlɪs ɪ təs //UK // (səˈlɪsɪtəs) //

勤勤恳恳,殷勤,殷勤的,勤勤恳恳地

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : 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.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.worried

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.