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

Staying hydrated is especially important since GLP-1 medications can reduce thirst for some people, and travel itself — especially flying, hot weather, or long sightseeing days — may already increase the risk of dehydration.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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

Definition of thirst

Noun

But to your brain, romance may look less like affection and more like craving, stress, and reward.

— Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Low energy, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, fainting, brittle or thin nails, hair loss, cravings to chew ice and restless legs syndrome are a few signs, according to Thomas.

— Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several council members also spoke of the development as part of the eastern gateway to the city, indicating their desire to think big about what the site could be.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

At first glance, the Irwin Pizza Hut’s preservation of its 1990s aesthetic seems like a simple case of promoting a nostalgic longing for the past.

— Jeff Galak, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
This is, at times, a wrenching novel, strewn with broken bodies, but its atrocities never overwhelm its faith in creaturely communion, and in grief and longing that clarify, rather than obscure, one’s desires and selfhood.

— Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

Let go of any lingering urges or habits to play it small because when eclipses arrive, there’s higher potential for big life changes.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Before returning from vacation, a retreat or even a demanding week, resist the urge to jump back into action.

— Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of urge

Noun

Young people today have a real hunger for interesting, honest stuff that doesn’t feel jury-rigged to make a ton of money.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
That can be useful for eating disorders because people often disconnect from feelings such as hunger, thirst, fatigue and cold.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026