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Solicitous vs Groveling - What's the difference?

solicitous | groveling |

As an adjective solicitous

is disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

As a verb groveling is

(us).

As a noun groveling is

the act of one who grovels.

solicitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.
    • Solicitous of my reputation. -.
    He was solicitous for his advice. -.
    Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous about the future. - .
    The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. -.
  • Anxious or concerned (usually followed by about'', ''for , etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.

    • Derived terms

    * solicitously * solicitousness

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    groveling

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) grovelling

    Verb

    (head)
  • (US)
  • *

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of one who grovels.