thirsty
adjective
feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
thirstiest
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superlativeof thirsty.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the automaker’s biggest, thirstiest trucks are also its top sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
No one who watched is likely to forget Rubio’s awkward stare as he furtively reached for a water bottle, cementing his reputation as the thirstiest man in the U.S.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2025
Industry water reduction promises generally compare artificial turf with the thirstiest sod grasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2024
That’s not good news for some of the thirstiest vehicles on the road: pickup trucks.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
Burke Ranger was one of the thirstiest when he reached the town after his ride through the desert—a ride upon which he had flatly refused to allow Sylvia to accompany him.
From The Top of the World by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
