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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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
If all that activity gets one hungry and thirsty, there’s a restaurant and bar.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Kids certainly aren’t going to go hungry or thirsty, as there’s plenty of kid-friendly fare at the buffets, including a twice-daily dessert spread.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
The real challenge is healthcare organizations are drowning in data, but are thirsty for knowledge, and this is where AI and edge computing can make a difference.
—Alex Long, Forbes.com, 23 July 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 6 Aug. 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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