thirstier; thirstiest
1
a
: feeling thirst
hungry and thirsty
b
: deficient in moisture : parched
thirsty land/soil
c
: highly absorbent
thirsty towels
d
: causing thirst
thirsty work
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.Abby Ohlheiser
thirstiness noun

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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Users who are thirsty for some sort of BO6 experience have to accept this new approach to launch and wait a business week to get their hands on the newest adventure. 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 See all Example Sentences for thirsty 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English thirsti, thursty, þristi, going back to Old English þurstig, þyrstig, from þurst thirst entry 1 + -ig -y entry 1 (with parallel formations in Middle Dutch dorstich, Old High German durstac, tursteg)

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of thirsty was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

thirsty

adjective
thirstier; thirstiest
1
a
: feeling thirst
b
: needing moisture
thirsty land
2
: having a strong desire
thirsty for knowledge
thirstily
-stə-lē
adverb

Medical Definition

thirsty

adjective
thirstier; thirstiest
: feeling thirst

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