Meaning & use
solicitude
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Care, concern, or attentiveness toward someone's well-being.
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Her grandmother's constant solicitude made her feel cared for during the illness.
The hotel staff treated every guest with remarkable solicitude.
A note on using this word
Solicitude is a formal, somewhat literary word; in everyday speech, 'concern' or 'care' would sound more natural.
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