adj.
Pronunciation: ' th ə r-st ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: thirst · i · er ; -est
Date: before 12th century
1 a : feeling thirst b : deficient in moisture : PARCHED < thirsty land> c : highly absorbent < thirsty towels>
2 : having a strong desire : AVID < thirsty for knowledge>
– thirst · i · ness \ -st ē -n ə s \ noun