THIRSTY


Meaning of THIRSTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ θɜ:(r)sti ]

( thirstier, thirstiest)

1.

If you are thirsty , you feel a need to drink something.

Drink whenever you feel thirsty during exercise.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

• thirsti‧ly

The child nodded, drinking her milk thirstily.

ADV : ADV after v

2.

If you are thirsty for something, you have a strong desire for it. ( LITERARY )

People should understand how thirsty for revenge they are.

= hungry

ADJ : v-link ADJ for n

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