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thirsty

adjective
thirsty pronunciation English ˈθɜːsti thirsty pronunciation American ˈθɜːrsti
thirstier, thirstiest
 
1 needing or wanting to drinkWe were hungry and thirsty.Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty).2 thirsty for something having a strong desire for something
Synonym
hungry (5)
He is thirsty for power.
3 (of plants, fields, etc.) dry; in need of waterthirstily
thirstily pronunciation English ˈθɜːstɪli thirstily pronunciation American ˈθɜːrstɪli
adverbPaul drank thirstily.