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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Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Find out how events like Distressed Fest, Manhattan Vintage, Time Travelers Vintage Expo, Pensacola Vintage Collective and Threadbare are tapping into this thirsty market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
At the same time, demand is increasing due to growing urban populations and a thirsty agricultural sector, which consumes more than 80% of Iraq’s water resources.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Experts say keeping up with fluids in colder months can help prevent fatigue and low energy since dehydration often goes unnoticed when people don’t feel as thirsty.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 3 Jan. 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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