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Meaning of thirst
The primary meaning of the word "thirst" refers to a feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat, causing a desire to drink.
Etymology of thirst
The word "thirst" originated from Old English "thurst", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thurstiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-", meaning "to hold" or "to grasp"
Historically, the word "thirst" has been used to describe both physical and metaphorical desires, with its meaning expanding to include spiritual and emotional longings
Synonyms
longing
craving
yearning
hunger
desire
parchedness
dryness
aridity
drought
desiccation
dehydration
weakness
faintness
lightheadedness
dizziness
exhaustion
fatigue
lethargy
listlessness
languor
torpor
somnolence
dormancy
inactivity
inertia
stagnation
quenchlessness
unsatiation
unquenchability
insatiability
Definitions
- A feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat, causing a desire to drink
- * A strong and unfulfilled desire or craving for something
Usage Examples
- The traveler felt a strong thirst after walking through the desert
- * Her thirst for knowledge led her to pursue a career in research
- * The team's thirst for victory drove them to train harder and win the championship
Antonyms
satiation
satisfaction
contentment
fullness
repletion
sufficiency
adequacy
abundance
plethora
excess
surplus
overindulgence
overabundance
glut
satiety
quenching
slaking
allaying
assuaging
mitigating
alleviating
relieving