[so.lic.i.tous] adj [L sollicitus] (1563) 1: manifesting or expressing solicitude "a ~ inquiry about his health"
2: full of concern or fears: apprehensive "~ about the future"
3: meticulously careful "~ in matters of dress"
4: full of desire: eager -- so.lic.i.tous.ly adv -- so.lic.i.tous.ness n