THIRSTY


Meaning of THIRSTY in English

(thirstier, thirstiest)

1.

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

Drink whenever you feel ~ during exercise.

ADJ: usu v-link ADJ

thirstily

The child nodded, drinking her milk thirstily.

ADV: ADV after v

2.

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

People should understand how ~ for revenge they are.

= hungry

ADJ: v-link ADJ for n

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