Definition of athirst Athirst

a•thirst

We found 7 definitions of athirst from 5 different sources.

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What does athirst mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

athirst - (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"
  hungry, thirsty
  desirous, wishful having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • athirst (a.)
    Wanting drink; thirsty.
  • athirst (a.)
    Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • athirst
    a-thėrst′, adj. thirsty: eager for. [A.S. of thyrst. See Thirst.]

Part of speech

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  • athirst, adjective.

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