thirsty meaning and definition

THIRSTY adjective

Definition of thirsty (adjective)

1. needing moisture
   • "thirsty fields under a rainless sky"
2. feeling a need or desire to drink
   • "after playing hard the children were thirsty"
   • antonym: hungry
3. (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
   • "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"
   • synonyms: athirst, hungry
4. able to take in large quantities of moisture
   • "thirsty towels"