Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for solicitude. Search instead for solicitudes.
Definitions

solicitude

[suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood] / səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Every robot that faceplanted, lost a limb, or disintegrated in a spray of sparks was borne away on a stretcher by human attendants with deadpan solicitude.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mr. Cheadle matches the subdued gravity of Ms. Edebiri’s turn, although his tender solicitude has an affecting paternal pride and warmth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

In his review, Roger Ebert marveled at Bates’ talent for oscillating from “sweet solicitude to savage scorn.”

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2025

We’d already called for a Lyft so we didn’t take them up on the offer but were still touched by their solicitude.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024

Never had my efforts met with such attentiveness, such keen solicitude.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


Vocabulary lists containing solicitude

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com