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Definition of thirsty adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

thirsty

adjective
 
/ˈθɜːsti/
 
/ˈθɜːrsti/
(comparative thirstier, superlative thirstiest)
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  1. needing or wanting to drink
    • We were hungry and thirsty.
    • Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty).
    • She felt suddenly very thirsty.
    • I was starting to get quite thirsty.
    • I'm really thirsty.
    Topics Feelingsa1, Drinksa1
  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 water
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