What is the meaning of thirsty?

adjective

  • Needing moisture.
    • usage: "thirsty fields under a rainless sky"
  • Feeling a need or desire to drink.
    • usage: "after playing hard the children were thirsty"
  • Usually followed by `for'. ( extremely desirous)
    • usage: "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"
  • Able to take in large quantities of moisture.
    • usage: "thirsty towels"
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