thirsty
/ˈθɝs.ti/adjective2 syllables
Thirsty means: (usually followed by ‘for’) extremely desirous.
Synonyms for thirsty14
adjective, as in (usually followed by ‘for’) extremely desirous
adjective, as in able to take in large quantities of moisture
absorbent, absorptive
adjective, as in needing moisture
Opposites of thirsty
What does thirsty mean?4
adjective
1
(usually followed by ‘for’) extremely desirous“athirst for knowledge”
2
able to take in large quantities of moisture“thirsty towels”
3
needing moisture“thirsty fields under a rainless sky”
4
feeling a need or desire to drink“after playing hard the children were thirsty”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Thirsty in a sentence
- Hungry and thirsty, we at last reached the inn.Objectivesea
- So if you're feeling thirsty, it's probably a good idea to drink some water.Adelpa
- Never give water to a donkey, if he is not thirsty.AmarMecheri
- This guy must be thirsty, he's gulping it down like crazy.end
- They were very tired, hungry, and thirsty that night.CM
- Emily needs to drink something, because she's thirsty.unknown
- If you drink some tea, you won't be thirsty.AlanF_US
- The boy is thirsty, give him some water.Aghanim
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Forms of thirsty
as a adjective
- comparative
- thirstier
- superlative
- thirstiest