thirstier; thirstiest
1
2
a
: having a strong desire for something : avid
thirsty for knowledge
b
informal
: feeling or showing a strong desire for attention, approval, or publicity (as on social media)
… the brands did what was inevitable: They began to tweet about the question, hoping to grab some of that attention for their own. For a thirsty brand, the only thing better than April Fools' Day is a hugely viral meme.—
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The salty food was making her thirsty.
struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The 1970s were littered with thirsty men in the booth.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
And speaking of water, cannabis plants are thirsty little guys.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Stunning images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest
Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thirsty
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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thirsty
adjective
thirstier; thirstiest
1
a
: feeling thirst
b
: needing moisture
thirsty land
2
: having a strong desire
thirsty for knowledge
thirstily
adverb
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