thirstier; thirstiest
1
2
a
: having a strong desire for something : avid
thirsty for knowledge
b
informal
: feeling or showing a strong desire for attention, approval, or publicity (as on social media)
… the brands did what was inevitable: They began to tweet about the question, hoping to grab some of that attention for their own. For a thirsty brand, the only thing better than April Fools' Day is a hugely viral meme.—
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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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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
People are thirsty for information and want to debate and learn together in respectful learning environments.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
Just a tiny bit of its neem oil, coconut oil, and silk protein combo is all thirsty hair needs to feel quenched and look beautifully conditioned.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Other than being thin and thirsty, the fox appeared to be in good health and was responding to treatment, the Bird Alliance said.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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thirsty
adjective
thirstier; thirstiest
1
a
: feeling thirst
b
: needing moisture
thirsty land
2
: having a strong desire
thirsty for knowledge
thirstily
adverb
-stə-lē
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