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thirsty

adjective

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Meaning

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Feeling or showing a need to drink.

Example Sentence

After a long hike in the desert sun, the traveler was very thirsty and longed for a cool drink of water.

Usage Note

Describes the physical sensation of needing to drink due to lack of fluids. Can also be used metaphorically to express a strong desire or longing for something, like 'thirsty for knowledge'.

Synonyms

dry parched dehydrated craving wanting needing

Antonyms

quenched satisfied full hydrated

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