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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: |
feeling a need to drink.
Joe was thirsty after his five-mile run.
- similar words:
- dry, parched
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| definition 2: |
feeling a strong desire; eager (usually followed by "for").
Aunt Gertrude was thirsty for adventure when she set out on her trip to the rainforest.- similar words:
- avid, eager
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| related words: |
absorbent, dry, needy |
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| derivations: |
thirstily (adv.), thirstiness (n.) |
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