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Meaning of thirsty
feeling the need to drink something
Etymology of thirsty
The word "thirsty" comes from the Old English word "þyrsty", which is derived from the verb "þyrstan", meaning "to thirst" or "to feel a strong desire for something"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a physical or emotional need for something
Synonyms
parched
dry
dehydrated
thirsty
arid
waterless
desiccated
moistureless
bone-dry
powdery
cracked
shriveled
wilted
withered
shrunk
dryish
sapless
juiceless
barren
sterile
unproductive
infertile
unfruitful
dry-mouthed
cotton-mouthed
hoarse
rough
husky
cracked
croaky
gravelly
raspy
harsh
hoarse
rough
irritated
inflamed
sore
tender
sensitive
prickly
itchy
uncomfortable
uneasy
restless
irritable
testy
cranky
crank
ill-tempered
ill-humored
short-tempered
fractious
quarrelsome
peevish
petulant
snappish
snappy
waspish
peppery
spicy
pungent
acrid
astringent
caustic
corrosive
abrasive
gritty
grainy
coarse
rough
jagged
uneven
bumpy
lumpy
ridged
furrowed
lined
wrinkled
creased
crumpled
rumpled
dog-eared
worn
frayed
tattered
torn
shredded
ragged
fringed
feathered
fluffy
fuzzy
downy
velvety
soft
smooth
silky
satiny
glossy
lustrous
Definitions
- Feeling a need to drink, typically due to a lack of water or other fluids in the body
- * Having a strong desire for something, such as a liquid, that can satisfy a particular craving
Usage Examples
- After a long hike, I was thirsty and needed a drink of water
- * The plant is thirsty and needs to be watered immediately
- * She was thirsty for knowledge and spent hours reading books
Antonyms
quenched
satisfied
fulfilled
content
hydrated
watered
saturated
soaked
drenched
flooded
waterlogged
swamped
deluged
inundated
overflowing
brimming
full
replete
complete
whole
entire
intact
unbroken
undamaged
unhurt
unscathed
unmarred
flawless
faultless
impeccable
irreproachable
blameless
guiltless
innocent
clean
spotless
stainless
untainted
unblemished
pristine
pure
fresh
cool
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
still
quiet
silent
motionless
inactive
dormant
inert
lifeless
inanimate
stagnant
stale
flat
vapid
dull
insipid
tasteless
flavorless
odorless
colorless
neutral
bland
wishy-washy
half-hearted
lukewarm
unenthusiastic
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
disinterested
detached
aloof
distant
remote
far-off
unapproachable
inaccessible
out-of-reach