solicitously

In attentive manner

Solicitously means with eager concern or attentive care for someone's well-being or comfort.

The word suggests hovering attention that may be genuinely caring or slightly excessive: She solicitously refilled his glass before he'd finished.

A host might solicitously inquire whether guests are warm enough, have enough to eat, need anything at all.

anxious

worriedly

In an anxious manner

concernedly · uneasily · fearfully · restlessly · agitatedly · tensely · troubled · overwrought · hand-wringing · fretting

caring

attentively

With concentrated awareness

lovingly · gently · warmly · kindly · devotedly · maternally · paternally · doting · fussing · hovering

considerate

thoughtfully

With careful consideration

graciously · diplomatically · delicately · sensitively · discreetly · politely · carefully · mindfully · circumspectly · gallantly

eager

helpfully

In an assisting manner

readily · enthusiastically · promptly · keenly · earnestly · zealously · dutifully · officiously · obsequiously · fawningly

Opposites
care and attentiveness

solicitouslycarelessly

Without due attention

heedlessly · negligently · inattentively · thoughtlessly · recklessly

concern for others' welfare

solicitouslyindifferently

Without preference or concern

inconsiderately · callously · coldly · uncaringly · unsympathetically

Family

solicitous, solicitousness

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