— solicitously , adv. — solicitousness , n.
/seuh lis"i teuhs/ , adj.
1. anxious or concerned (usually fol. by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.
2. anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others.
3. eager (usually fol. by an infinitive): He was always solicitous to please.
4. careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper.
[ 1555-65; sollicitus anxious. See SOLICIT, -OUS ]
Syn. 1. mindful, regardful, attentive.
Ant. 1. unconcerned, careless.