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oversolicitous

/ˌoʊ.vər.səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.vər.səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/C2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который чрезмерно внимателен, стремится угодить или чрезмерно заботится о благополучии другого.

Describes someone who is excessively attentive, eager to please, or overly concerned about another's welfare.

  1. Excessively attentive or caringC2formal

    Showing too much concern or care for someone's needs, often in a way that feels intrusive or overwhelming.

    ruЧрезмерно заботливый

    • The oversolicitous host kept refilling her glass even after she said no.
    • His oversolicitous behavior towards his boss made others uncomfortable.
    • She found her mother's oversolicitous questions about her personal life annoying.

    Synonymscloyingfussysmotheringsuffocating

    Antonymscarelessheedlessinattentiveindifferentneglectfulthoughtlessuncaringunconcerned

Forms
  • more oversolicitous comparative form
  • most oversolicitous superlative form