Solicitous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /sə-ˈli-sə-təs/ so·lic·i·tous

Meaning & Definition of Solicitous

Solicitous (adjective)

  1. manifesting or expressing solicitude
  2. full of concern or fears, apprehensive
  3. meticulously careful

Solicitous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: attentive, considerate, kind, thoughtful
    related: brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice, caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender, chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite, diplomatic, tactful, deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish, charitable, generous, magnanimous
    opposite: heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
    near: inattentive, uncaring, unheeding, inhospitable, unkind, unkindly, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly, unhelpful, malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful

  2. 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"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Solicitous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Solicitous:

Slang: geeked, stoked
Informal: bonkers
attentive, considerate, kind, thoughtful, agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Solicitous

Words with the opposite meaning of Solicitous:

heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking, apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words for Solicitous

brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice, caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender, chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite, diplomatic, tactful, deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant

Near Antonyms of Solicitous

inattentive, uncaring, unheeding, inhospitable, unkind, unkindly, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly, unhelpful, malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful, casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical

Word Forms of Solicitous

Derived words: solicitously (adverb), solicitousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Solicitous

Latin sollicitus

First known use: 1563

Frequently Asked Questions about Solicitous

What does "Solicitous" mean?

"Solicitous" means manifesting or expressing solicitude. As an adjective, it is defined as: manifesting or expressing solicitude. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Solicitous"?

Other words for "Solicitous" include attentive, considerate, kind, thoughtful, agog, antsy, anxious and ardent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Solicitous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Solicitous"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Solicitous". Common alternatives include attentive, considerate, kind, thoughtful, agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst and avid.

What is the opposite of "Solicitous"?

Antonyms of "Solicitous" include heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking, apathetic, indifferent, uneager and unenthusiastic. Near antonyms include inattentive, uncaring, unheeding and inhospitable.

How do you use "Solicitous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Solicitous" in a sentence: "a most solicitous husband, he had already cleaned the house and cooked dinner by the time his wife returned home from work"; "a family that is solicitous to put this whole unfortunate affair behind them and to move on with their lives".

Is "Solicitous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Solicitous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Solicitous"?

"Solicitous" is pronounced /sə-ˈli-sə-təs/ and divided into syllables as so·lic·i·tous.

What is the origin of the word "Solicitous"?

"Solicitous" comes from Latin sollicitus. First known use: 1563.