solicitously

comparative more solicitously · superlative most solicitously

1. In a solicitous manner.

   “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.

   1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 58

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   There was a buzz of speculation round the table. Bond's neighbours on both sides of him bent forward and spoke solicitously about the heat and the lateness of the hour and the smoke and the lack of air.

   1953, Ian Fleming, “The Deadly Tube”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 90