thirsty
Origin of thirsty
Related Words for thirsty
impatient, keen, inclined, hungry, greedy, anxious, eager, parched, agog, ardent, arid, avid, breathless, burning, craving, hankering, longing, yearning, athirst, bone-dryExamples from the Web for thirsty
Contemporary Examples of thirsty
For thirsty residents in dry counties, that means another long drive for a beer.
We are thirsty for his signature wit, warmth, and homespun wisdom.
And when I did finally get out of bed, I was so thirsty I made my way to the kitchen crawling along the floor.
His discovery of the tuberculosis bacteria had given him a taste of fame, and made him thirsty for more.
Singing is thirsty work, and everyone repairs to the pub afterwards.
Historical Examples of thirsty
It seems to me as if I could drink it all the time, I am so thirsty.
Rico and WiseliJohanna Spyri
Leaving me here hungry and thirsty and tired, to starve, for anything they care!
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Nor,' said Little Dorrit, as he softly put her glass towards her, 'nor thirsty.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
It had a blemish, in the nature of currant jelly, on its chin; and was a thirsty child.
The Uncommercial TravellerCharles Dickens
He did not move, but sat staring at her like a thirsty man drinking.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington