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solicitous
This term describes a state of attentive care that ranges from genuine warmth to an intrusive level of concern. When used positively, it suggests a thoughtful, nurturing quality, often associated with caregivers or close family members who are deeply invested in another person's comfort.
In a professional or service-oriented setting, the word often carries a subtle negative connotation of being overbearing. It describes a type of helpfulness that feels forced or excessive, where the desire to please becomes a source of irritation for the recipient.
Meanings
Examples
She was always solicitous about her elderly parents health.
Are you really this solicitous or are you just trying to get a favor from me?
The hotel staff were incredibly solicitous of our every need during the stay.
He seemed far too solicitous for a man who claimed not to know her.
I appreciate how solicitous you have been since my surgery.
The waiter was so solicitous that it actually became a bit distracting.
The nurse remained solicitous and attentive throughout the long night.