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thirstier

thirstier is the comparative form of thirsty.

Meaning of thirsty

Adjective

thirsty (comparative thirstier, superlative thirstiest)

  1. Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water.
    • After all that work in the hot sun, I am really thirsty.
  2. (euphemistic) Craving alcohol; especially, experiencing some alcohol withdrawal.
    • After all that work on a stupidly maintained spreadsheet, I am really thirsty.
  3. (informal, uncommon) Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.
    • Marching is thirsty work.
  4. (figuratively) Craving something immaterial.
    • thirsty for knowledge
    Synonyms:
    athirst
    1. (figuratively, slang) Craving or desiring sex.
      • This is the third time that girl brought up her crush. She must really be thirsty for him.

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Questions about thirstier

What is thirstier the comparative form of?
Thirstier is the comparative form of thirsty.

Words near thirstier in the dictionary

  1. thirster
  2. thirsters
  3. thirstest
  4. thirsteth
  5. thirstful
  6. thirstier
  7. thirsties
  8. thirstiest
  9. thirstily
  10. thirstiness
  11. thirsting

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