A1adjective 1K

Thirsty

UK /["/ˈθɜːsti/"]/ US /["/ˈθɜːrsti/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

needing or wanting to drink

Listen to definition

In simple words: Feeling like you need to drink something.

Examples

• 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.
• He is thirsty for power.

Usage notes

Use 'thirsty' to describe a need for drink. It's neutral and appropriate in most situations. Avoid using in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'thirsty' as needing 'thirst quenchers' like drinks.

Collocations

• feel thirsty
• thirsty for knowledge
• thirsty work
• extremely thirsty
• thirsty traveler

Synonyms

• hungry (5)

Antonyms

• full
• satisfied

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'hungry', which means needing food.
• Using it to describe a physical feeling when you mean 'dry'.
• Saying 'I am thirsty for water' instead of 'I am thirsty.'