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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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Originally from the eastern hemisphere, salt cedar, or tamarisk, is a thirsty plant that grows along river corridors, but whose roots suck up so much water that the plant can lower water tables and drain rivers.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Yellowing or wilting leaves are also a sign the plant is thirsty.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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 21 Mar. 2026.
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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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