thirsty

adjective

ˈthər-stē How to pronounce thirsty (audio)
Definition of thirstynext
1
as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate

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2
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest young athletes thirsty for a chance to prove themselves

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3
as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily guest bathrooms are furnished with luxuriously thick, thirsty towels

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Recent Examples of thirsty Instead, look for signs the succulent is thirsty, like leaves that appear deflated or slightly wrinkled. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Everyone’s more than ready for it and thirsty for it in a real way. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Maybe James isn’t just using the thirsty Dubs as leverage to spur the Lakers into action. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thirsty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
  1. dry
  2. excited
  3. absorbent
  4. avid
  5. enthusiastic
  6. eager
  7. hungry
  8. anxious
Adjective
  • Providing supplemental irrigation during dry periods to reduce drought stress.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In just a few weeks, guests at this West 39th Street sandwich shop and wine bar can transport themselves to a Tuscan restaurant with homemade schiacciata bread, Italian meats and cheeses, and a dry white.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Underneath the cushion of the backless booster car seat, the tool appeared wrapped in an absorbent pad before being secured with two pieces of blue painter’s tape.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Scientists held an absorbent plastic tube near a mole rat for about half an hour to pick up the volatile molecules coming off its body.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of absorbent
Adjective
  • The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers, are known to be avid Trump supporters.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Every avid gardener knows the importance of watering plants and understanding each specific plant’s watering frequency and amount.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Allen was enthusiastic about contributing on special teams when asked about it earlier in the week.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, there is such a thing as being overly enthusiastic, so check yourself if need be.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Now, the 34-year-old utilityman is grateful to be back and eager to build on his four-for-four start over two games.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Nolan sets the tone by opening with a bard (Travis Scott) beginning to tell the tale of the fall of Troy—at least the idealized heroic version that the bard’s audiences are hungry to hear.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Martin, who says she has been intrigued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, says so many voters are just struggling to get by and are hungry for sweeping change.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hungry
Adjective
  • The advice comes as pet parents become increasingly anxious about leaving their furry family members behind.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • All available polling data indicates that the public mood in Russia is growing more uncertain and anxious.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of anxious

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