Thirsty

/ˈθɜːrsti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having a strong desire or craving for liquid; feeling the need to drink.

After running in the hot sun, I felt incredibly thirsty.

having a desire for something; eager or longing.

He was thirsty for knowledge and spent hours reading books.

dry and arid, as in lack of water; used to describe land or soil.

The thirsty ground soaked up the rain quickly after the long drought.

Old English 'þirstig', related to the noun 'þirst' meaning 'thirst'.

thirsting for knowledge

A strong desire to learn and understand more.

thirsty as a desert

Extremely thirsty; in dire need of hydration.

getting thirsty

Feeling an increasing desire for something, often used informally.

hydration

The process of providing adequate water to bodily tissues.

dehydrate

To lose or remove water from something.

parched

Dry and shriveled, especially due to heat.

Eager for attention or validation, often in a romantic context.

She is so thirsty for attention, always posting on social media.

Desperate or overly keen, especially in a flirtatious manner.

He was acting thirsty at the party, trying too hard to impress her.