Solicitous — Word of the Day March 29, 2027

Definition

Characterised by or showing interest or concern; eager and attentive. A solicitous host anticipates every need before it is expressed.

“The nurses were solicitous and kind, checking on each patient every hour through the long night.”

From Latin sollicitus (anxious), from sollus (whole) + citus, past participle of ciere (to set in motion).

S₁O₁L₁I₁C₃I₁T₁O₁U₁S₁

SOLICITOUS scores 12 points in Scrabble.