What is the meaning of solicitous?

adjective

  • Full of anxiety and concern.
    • usage: "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future"
  • Showing hovering attentiveness.
    • usage: "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family"
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