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thirsty

adjective

ˈthər-stē How to pronounce thirsty (audio)
Definition of thirstynext
1
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest young athletes thirsty for a chance to prove themselves

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2
as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate

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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 The mouse is a little bit hungry, a little bit thirsty, and watching his friends take this milkshake. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 The trade infuriated fans and likely delighted the MLB executives and owners who are thirsty to implement a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Within two weeks, later symptoms may include anxiety, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, being very thirsty but panicked by fluids, having lots of saliva and aggressive behavior like thrashing and biting. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Jufer adds that if the weather is also very hot and dry, your container plants will be thirsty. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thirsty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
  1. excited
  2. dry
  3. absorbent
  4. avid
  5. enthusiastic
  6. eager
  7. hungry
  8. anxious
Adjective
  • This offseason, that group added a second-round pick to the group in Max Klare and got excited about a Year-2 breakout for Terrance Ferguson.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the kitchen, Shannon cries because Vicki, who was so excited about this trip, has basically gone nonverbal.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Make sure skin is clean and dry so the patch sticks — skip body lotions or oils in this area.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Saalt Wear leakproof underwear is super comfortable, featuring patented leak technology that's ultra-thin and dry and works for everything from periods to bladder leaks, from teenage years to postmenopause.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • The absorbent cork protects your surfaces and satisfyingly slides down the table when someone needs a reminder.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Shop our favorite high-traffic area rugs for living rooms, plush rugs for bedrooms, absorbent rugs for bathrooms, outdoor rugs for patios, and stain-resistant runners for kitchens that can hold up to spills with ease.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorbent
Adjective
  • The decade marked a golden age for music in the Southeast Asian nation, which even counted its king among its avid pop singers.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026
  • My dad’s 60th birthday was coming up, and as an avid whisky drinker with a particularly sharp nose, his dream trip has always been to explore the coastline of Islay, a Scottish island famed worldwide for its smoky, peated single malt whiskies.
    — Hayley Domin, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Democrats are especially enthusiastic about Iowa, which hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in 20 years.
    — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • However, not all critics were enthusiastic about the film itself.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • But Luján says his colleagues are eager to visit him in New Mexico, too, even though Republicans struggled to even field a candidate against him.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The price woes have divided central bankers eager to contain inflation but reluctant to cool off the economy and weaken the labor market.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Like City last year, Arsenal are hungry after a seven-year title drought.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • People used to large portions can initially feel hungrier, Young said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hungry
Adjective
  • That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of anxious

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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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