thirsty

adjective
\ ˈthər-stē How to pronounce thirsty (audio) \
thirstier; thirstiest

Definition of thirsty

1a : feeling thirst
b : deficient in moisture : parched thirsty land
c : highly absorbent thirsty towels
2 : having a strong desire : avid thirsty for knowledge

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Other Words from thirsty

thirstiness \ ˈthər-​stē-​nəs How to pronounce thirstiness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for thirsty

Synonyms

arid, droughty, dry, sere (also sear), waterless

Antonyms

damp, dank, humid, moist, wet

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Examples of thirsty in a Sentence

The salty food was making her thirsty. struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate

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The bloated Democratic primary field is aggrieved, available and aggressively thirsty. Lisa Lerer, New York Times, "As 2020 Candidates Struggle to Be Heard, Their Grumbling Gets Louder," 11 June 2019 One good way to green hotels is to restrict hotels’ use of energy-thirsty air conditioning. Yossi Sheffi, The Conversation, "Removing mini-shampoos from hotel rooms won’t save the environment," 23 Aug. 2019 Founded in 2014 by Nickie Nougaisse, their products offer much needed slip for thirsty curls. Shalwah Evans, Essence, "These Are The Black-Owned Brands From Beautycon LA You Should Be Shopping," 12 Aug. 2019 Reports from the time relate how area residents, upon hearing the kids at the concert were hungry, cold, and thirsty, came to their rescue with sandwiches, milk and water—and even opened their homes to some who needed hot showers. Bill Newcott, National Geographic, "For those who were there, Woodstock was a weekend like no other," 8 Aug. 2019 In the meantime, though, another generation of vehicles will still be thirstier. Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The California Fuel Economy Deal Isn't As Sweet As It Looks," 26 July 2019 The Innisfree Vitalizing Skin Mist with Aloe and Tatcha’s Luminous Dewy Face Mist are my personal holy grails; just a few spritzes will instantly bring thirsty pores back to life. Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Marie Claire Beauty Editors Share Their In-Flight Beauty Routines," 24 July 2019 This could cripple livelihoods across the predominantly agricultural country, where 80% of water is used to irrigate thirsty crops such as sugar cane and rice. Jessie Yeung, Helen Regan And Swati Gupta, CNN, "India's sixth biggest city is almost entirely out of water," 19 June 2019 The names too have become increasingly, well, thirsty. Glamour, "Your Ultimate Guide to Fall's Biggest Hair Colors," 30 July 2019

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First Known Use of thirsty

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for thirsty

thirsty

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of thirsty

: having an uncomfortable feeling because you need something to drink : feeling thirst
: needing water
literary : feeling a strong desire or need for something

thirsty

adjective
\ ˈthər-stē How to pronounce thirsty (audio) \
thirstier; thirstiest

Kids Definition of thirsty

1 : feeling a need for liquids
2 : needing moisture thirsty crops
3 : having a strong desire : eager The stray dog was thirsty for affection.

Other Words from thirsty

thirstily \ ˈthər-​stə-​lē \ adverb

thirsty

adjective
\ ˈthər-stē How to pronounce thirsty (audio) \
thirstier; thirstiest

Medical Definition of thirsty

: feeling thirst

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