solicitously

ADVERB

carefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily

WEAK

circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully

WEAK

carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

ADVERB

kindly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately delicately generously genially graciously helpfully politely sympathetically tenderly thoughtfully

WEAK

agreeably benevolently benignly carefully charitably compassionately considerately cordially courteously good-naturedly heedfully humanely tolerantly understandingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreeably inconsiderately unkindly

ADVERB

politely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amiably attentively cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully

STRONG

courteously

WEAK

affably agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably urbanely winningly

Example Sentences

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Solicitously he reached over and plucked the bug away.

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Solicitously he asked the prisoners to state their most urgent needs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Solicitously, the official who was guiding her asked "to be allowed" to make a contribution to the families on the block.

From Time Magazine Archive

Solicitously, she accompanied her new German lover on his rounds as he picked up the 35.

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Solicitously, she prompted him to give her his news.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan