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thirsty
adjective
Needing moisture
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ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i
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adjective
Needing moisture
“Thirsty fields under a rainless sky”
adjective
Feeling a need or desire to drink
“After playing hard the children were thirsty”
adjective
(usually followed by ‘for’) extremely desirous
“Athirst for knowledge”
adjective
Able to take in large quantities of moisture
“Thirsty towels”
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Thirsty fields under a rainless sky
After playing hard the children were thirsty
Athirst for knowledge
Hungry for recognition
Thirsty for information
Thirsty towels
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