adjective
thirsty
Feeling a need to drink or a strong desire for something.
I feel thirsty after walking home in the afternoon sun.
Etymology
The adjective describes having thirst. The bodily need for drink also supplies a metaphor for an intense desire for something else.
More examples
- The thirsty dog drinks from a bowl by the door.
- Salty snacks make me thirstier.
- She's thirsty for knowledge and always asks questions.
Forms
thirsty · thirstier · thirstiest
thirst noun — A need to drink or strong desire.