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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For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Back behind the bar in downtown Raleigh, Duke looked forward to the coming weekend, which would bring thirstier crowds and, hopefully, more tips.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Definitely come hungry and thirsty, as local breweries and wineries sell food and beverages, but also pack a jacket as the weather tends to drop as the evening sets in.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Hungry and thirsty after all that shopping?
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Back behind the bar in downtown Raleigh, Duke looked forward to the coming weekend, which would bring thirstier crowds and, hopefully, more tips.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Definitely come hungry and thirsty, as local breweries and wineries sell food and beverages, but also pack a jacket as the weather tends to drop as the evening sets in.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Hungry and thirsty after all that shopping?
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 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 May. 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
-stə-lē
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