thirsty

 
Pronunciation: /ˈθəːsti/

adjective (thirstier, thirstiest)

  • 1feeling a need to drink: the Guides were hot and thirsty
  • (of land or plants) in need of water; dry or parched: the earth was dry and thirsty encouragement is as water to a thirsty plant
  • (of an engine, plant, or crop) consuming a lot of fuel or water: a huge thirsty 5.3-litre engine farmers still grow thirsty crops like rice and alfalfa
  • [attributive] informal (of activity, weather, or a time) causing thirst: modelling is thirsty work
  • 2having or showing a strong desire for something: Joe was as thirsty for scandal as anyone else

Derivatives

thirstily

adverb

thirstiness

noun