thirsty

Definition

Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water.

Etymology

From Middle English thirsti, from Old English þurstiġ, from Proto-Germanic *þurstugaz. Equivalent to thirst + -y. Cognate with Dutch dorstig, German durstig.

Example Sentences

• "After all that work in the hot sun, I am really thirsty."
• "Diggle Station lies high up in the Pennine Chain, subject to extreme low temperatures. With this and heavy snowfall in the winter months, Diggle bids fair to compete with the Scottish lines under similar weather conditions, and the provision of unfrozen water in the higher ambient temperature of the tunnel must be a boon to harassed engine drivers whose thirsty steeds run short of water up the gruelling 1 in 125 seven-mile climb from Stalybridge."
• "Then Egil said, ‘That happens if you eat dulse, it makes you even thirstier.’"

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