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solicitous

so·lic·i·tous [ sə líssətəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. concerned: expressing an attitude of concern and consideration

2. ready and willing: full of eagerness to do something

3. meticulous: paying very careful attention to details

[Mid-16th century. < Latin sollicitus (see solicit)]

so·lic·i·tous·ly adverb
so·lic·i·tous·ness noun
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