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solicitous

/səˈlɪsɪtəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Showing sympathy and concern for others; attentive and soliciting.

  • adjective

    Eager to obtain something; making persistent requests.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with solicitous
consolatory , hortatory , vocative
Variants
List of all variants of solicitous that leads to same result
solicitous , solicitously , solicitousness , solicitousnesses
Forms
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solicitously, solicitousness

Etymology
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From Latin sollicitus, from sollicitare ‘make anxious, trouble, or disturb’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'solicitous' has been used in various forms of art, including paintings and sculptures, to depict characters who exhibit deep concern for others.

  2. In ancient Rome, the term 'solicitus' was used to describe someone who was anxious or troubled.

  3. The term 'solicitous' is often used interchangeably with the term 'attentive'.

Related Concepts
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  1. empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

  2. compassion: Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for another's suffering or misfortune.

Culture
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The term 'solicitous' has been used extensively in literature to describe characters who exhibit deep concern for others. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a solicitous wife, urging her husband to take action to secure their power. In modern times, the term is often used to describe individuals who go above and beyond to help others, demonstrating compassion and empathy.

How to Memorize "solicitous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is deeply concerned about the well-being of others and goes out of their way to help them. Visualize this person making persistent requests or showing signs of sympathy and concern.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'solicitous' with words like 'compassionate', 'empathetic', and 'caring'. Remember that it describes someone who is eager to help and shows concern for others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'solicitous' with the phrase 'Sympathetic, Eager, Caring, Thoughtful, Obtuse, Us'. Each letter in the word represents one of the adjectives, reminding you of the meaning of the term.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'solicitous', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming trick: Imagine someone being particularly 'curious' (which rhymes with 'solicitous') about your well-being, asking many questions and showing genuine concern.

2. Visualization trick: Picture a person with a question mark floating above their head, symbolizing their 'solicitous' nature, always eager to help and support.

3. Sentence association trick: Come up with a sentence using the word 'solicitous', such as: 'The solicitous teacher made sure every student understood the lesson before moving on.'

4. Mnemonic trick: Create a memorable phrase that incorporates the word, such as: 'Susan is always so solicitous, offering help and support in every situation.'

5. Repetition trick: Repeat the word 'solicitous' several times out loud or write it down multiple times to help reinforce it in your memory.

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