so ‧ lic ‧ i ‧ tous /səˈlɪsətəs, səˈlɪsɪtəs/ BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: sollicitus 'anxious' ]
very concerned about someone’s safety, health, or comfort
—solicitously adverb
—solicitousness noun [uncountable]