adj. thirst·i·er, thirst·i·est 1. Desiring to drink. 2. Arid; parched: thirsty fields. 3. Craving something: thirsty for news. 4. Very absorbent: a thirsty sponge. thirsti·ly adv. thirsti·ness n. |
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