— thirstily , adv. — thirstiness , n.
/therr"stee/ , adj., thirstier, thirstiest .
1. feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
2. needing moisture, as land; parched; dry or arid: the thirsty soil.
3. eagerly desirous; eager: thirsty for news.
4. causing thirst: Digging is thirsty work.
[ bef. 950; ME thirsti, OE thyrstig; akin to D dorstig, G durstig, Skt trsita thirsty ]