SOLICITOUS Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

solicitous

adjective

sə-ˈli-sə-təs

Definition of solicitous

as in attentive

given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work

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as in enthusiastic

showing urgent desire or interest a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives

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Recent Examples of solicitous Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Karen was more solicitous, offering to take me to lunch. — Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 Helen, who has the most solicitous husband in the world, believes that divorced people give up too easily. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 And Trump has nothing to lose from being friendly, even solicitous to Mamdani. — Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solicitous

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Adjective

According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Reviews that describe compassionate care, efficient scheduling or attentive staff address the questions patients are already asking.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder) for resurrection.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
However, international observers fear that the deal, which Iran is uncharacteristically enthusiastic about, could concede to Tehran unprecedented authority to charge for transit through the strait.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

The shoulder pads are removable, a thoughtful detail that allows the top to be worn as a statement or in a more relaxed fashion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The pair tapped Van Eyssen, an alum of famed Asian hospitality brand Aman, to curate the spa’s program, which reflected her thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness.

— Vogue, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

One player Nakase is excited to work with is someone her team was prepared to face on Friday night – Dallas star guard Paige Bueckers.

— Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
This will also be its first year since 2024, when Latino Fest returned after a five-year break to excited crowds.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Say the kind thing, ask the real question, and let connection grow through simple effort instead of silent hoping today.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
In these moments and others, HOTD has sometimes espoused a form of gender essentialism that suggests Rhaenyra and Alicent are both inherently kinder and better than the men around them.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (who happens to be an avid outdoorsman) has led her to believe certain things about herself, and has shaped her inner voice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
That gift was personal, not a Ballmer Group grant, as Connie is an avid NPR listener.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of avid

Adjective

Unlike many residents, some, like Hawkins, were eager to learn about the project.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
And while plenty of colleagues and acquaintances were all too eager to speak about those topics anonymously, almost nobody wanted their names attached.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of eager

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