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   solicitous

   /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by or showing interest or concern: "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students"
   • ▪ eager or anxious to do something: "he was solicitous to cultivate her mamma's good opinion"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin sollicitus (see solicit) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. solicitously adverb
   • 2. solicitousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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