THIRSTINESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

thirstiness

noun

Definition of thirstiness

as in thirst

a strong wish for something the only way to satisfy that thirstiness for a new job is to start looking

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Recent Examples of thirstiness Maybe there was also a thirstiness there, too. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirstiness

Noun

Vuskovic’s thirst to improve is accompanied by a temperament to deal with setbacks, indicating a maturity beyond his years.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Garner’s original no-ice, pint-glass version is perfect for an anytime thirst quencher.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

Families also can choose from five diverse restaurants, while stations for broths and ice cream satisfy other cravings.

— Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

For years, the Royals have searched for a quality outfielder, and that desire remains.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

Nicola Piovani’s score evokes a whimsical longing for every era of the designer’s life, as if the audience cheerfully lived it along with him.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
Every second of White Nights is steeped in a longing for the impossible, which is maybe why its beauty feels so untouchable, so unexplainable even to this day.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

All large multinational corporations (MNCs) strive to operate with a founder’s mindset, agility and hunger, and many companies want to create a startup culture.

— Sonal Jain, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Conflict remains one of the biggest obstacles to reducing hunger worldwide, Lario added.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026