solicitous
Example Sentences
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Yet this may be an occasion where she is being too solicitous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Jane, whose timidity is evident in the way she only reluctantly takes off her winter coat, behaves as though she’s been abducted by an overly solicitous kidnapper.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
He was unfailingly polite, even solicitous, enquiring about my family, and the journey to Syria.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
He first began overseeing the case in 2020, and over the months, a dualistic approach emerged: He was solicitous in the courtroom and scathing in written decisions.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Frank’s was the first idea; and his the greatest zeal in pursuing it; for the lady was the best judge of the difficulties, and the most solicitous for accommodation and appearance.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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