solicitously

solicitously

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English solicitous
English -ly
English solicitously

    From solicitous + -ly.

    Adverb

    solicitously (comparative more solicitously, superlative most solicitously)

    1. In a solicitous manner.
      • 1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 58:
        “Have another cup of coffee, mademoiselle?” said Poirot solicitously. “It will revive you. It is unparalleled for the mal de tête.” He jumped up and took her cup.
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