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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The truck came with a set of P 275/65/18 all-season highway tires that rode nicely and helped the truck achieve pretty decent fuel economy (for a truck with a very thirsty reputation) and a range of over 500 miles.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Kaylinn’s wardrobe and frosty makeup speak to her thirsty, desperate inauthenticity, dressing for likes rather than comfort.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Kentucky bluegrass, a notoriously thirsty grass that has become a villain in the eyes of water experts and policy makers, will go dormant without water — but will be primed to bounce back in more auspicious conditions.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirsty. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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