thirstily

Variant of thirsty

adjective thirstier, thirstiest

  1. feeling thirst; wanting to drink
    1. lacking water or moisture; dry; parched: thirsty fields
    2. very absorbent
  2. Informal causing thirst: thirsty work
  3. having a strong desire; craving

Origin: ME thyrsti < OE thurstig

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