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thirst·y
 thirsty
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- pronunciation:
- thuhr
sti
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
thirstier, thirstiest |
| definition 1: |
experiencing thirst; needing to drink.
After working hard in the garden, I was hot and thirsty.
- antonyms:
- sated, satiated
- similar words:
- dry, parched
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| definition 2: |
needing water or moisture; dry; arid.
There's been little rain recently and all the plants are thirsty.- synonyms:
- parched
- similar words:
- arid
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| definition 3: |
craving or eager (usu. fol. by "for").
She's young and thirsty for new experiences.- antonyms:
- sated, satiated
- similar words:
- avid, eager
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| definition 4: |
(informal) giving rise to thirst.
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| related words: |
absorbent, desert, dry, needy |
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| derivations: |
thirstily (adv.), thirstiness (n.) |
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