thirstier; thirstiest
1
2
a
: having a strong desire for something : avid
thirsty for knowledge
b
informal
: feeling or showing a strong desire for attention, approval, or publicity (as on social media)
… the brands did what was inevitable: They began to tweet about the question, hoping to grab some of that attention for their own. For a thirsty brand, the only thing better than April Fools' Day is a hugely viral meme.—
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Examples of thirsty in a Sentence
The salty food was making her thirsty.
struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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From thirsty wildlife in the remote desert to pets in suburban backyards, animals across Arizona are struggling to adapt to the intensifying global warming.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
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With rugged hills, pristine rivers, and impossibly vast spaces, Mongolia is gaining ground as a destination with travelers thirsty for adventure.
—Chris Tharp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
Moon’s memoir is a self-portrait of an insecure and often confused child, worshipful of the absent father and thirsty for maternal affection.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Noah, call your bro and tell him to stop being so thirsty for a slot on Paradise.
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Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
In This Article Where to Stay What to Do
Getting There
When to Go
Organizing Your Trip
With rugged hills, pristine rivers, and impossibly vast spaces, Mongolia is gaining ground as a destination with travelers thirsty for adventure.
—Chris Tharp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
Moon’s memoir is a self-portrait of an insecure and often confused child, worshipful of the absent father and thirsty for maternal affection.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Noah, call your bro and tell him to stop being so thirsty for a slot on Paradise.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 July 2024
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thirsty
adjective
thirstier; thirstiest
1
a
: feeling thirst
b
: needing moisture
thirsty land
2
: having a strong desire
thirsty for knowledge
thirstily
adverb
-stə-lē
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