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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—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Fill the saucer with water for the birds, or add gravel along with a little water to create a way station for thirsty butterflies.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After deciding to take his family to a tourist town for some fun in the sun, a minor encounter with local bullies yanks the family into the crosshairs of an unhinged, blood-thirsty crime boss (Sharon Stone), who is determined to derail his relaxation.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Fill the saucer with water for the birds, or add gravel along with a little water to create a way station for thirsty butterflies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Cruise passengers certainly won’t go thirsty aboard Star of the Seas with upward of two dozen places to grab a drink on the ship.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 9 Sep. 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
-stə-lē
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