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

Scattered on the dunes, the surviving population of Gaza was reduced to bare existence, subject to unrelenting hunger and thirst under the ever-present hum of killer drones and bomber jets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Stay hydrated in the heat Summer heat raises the body’s fluid needs, and thirst is often mistaken for hunger.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of thirst

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

But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Garner is a master at the tearful longing gaze over the ocean.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 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