Definition of thirsty Thirsty

/θɚˈsti/ - [therstee] - thirst•y

We found 11 definitions of thirsty from 5 different sources.

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What does thirsty mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

thirsty, thirstier, thirstiest

thirsty - feeling a need or desire to drink; "after playing hard the children were thirsty"
thirsty - needing moisture; "thirsty fields under a rainless sky"
  dry practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; "he's been dry for ten years"; "no thank you; I happen to be teetotal"
thirsty - able to take in large quantities of moisture; "thirsty towels"
thirsty - (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"
  athirst, hungry
  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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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • thirsty (Adjective)
    Needing to drink.
  • thirsty (Adjective)
    Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.
  • thirsty (Adjective)
    Craving something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • thirsty (n.)
    Feeling thirst; having a painful or distressing sensation from want of drink; hence, having an eager desire.
  • thirsty (n.)
    Deficient in moisture; dry; parched.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • thirsty
    Feeling the need to drink.

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  • thirsty, adjective.

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