thirsty
/ˈθɝs.ti/ adjective A2- Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water. · After all that work in the hot sun, I am really thirsty.
- Craving alcohol; especially, experiencing some alcohol withdrawal. · After all that work on a stupidly maintained spreadsheet, I am really thirsty.· Q: What's with John today? He seems off his game. A: He's pretty thirsty, I think.
- Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink. · Marching is thirsty work.
- Craving something immaterial. · thirsty for knowledge· thirsty for attention
- Craving or desiring sex. · This is the third time that girl brought up her crush. She must really be thirsty for him.
Comparative thirstier · Superlative thirstiest
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## The Thirsty Pigeon
“Mademoiselle Valentine passed through the room to go to Madame de Villefort’s,” said he; “and in passing, as she was thirsty, she drank what remained in the glass; as for the decanter, Master Edward had emptied that to make a pond for his ducks.”
But he had no sooner eaten than he felt thirsty; he had forgotten that.
When daylight dawned he saw that he was near a stream; he was thirsty, and dragged himself towards it.
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