thirsty
UK: ˈθɜːsti | US: ˈθɜːrsti
adj. feeling a need to drink
adj. (figuratively) having a strong desire for something
adj. (of land or climate) dry; lacking moisture
thirsty = thirst<desire to drink> + y<adjective suffix>
- thirst: From Old English þurst, meaning "desire to drink," related to Old High German durst and Old Norse þorsti.
- -y: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating "characterized by" or "full of."
Etymology Origin:
The word "thirsty" originates from Old English þyrstig, combining þurst (desire for drink) with the adjectival suffix -ig (modern -y). Over time, it expanded beyond literal thirst to describe metaphorical cravings (e.g., "thirsty for knowledge") and environmental dryness. The root þurst shares Proto-Germanic origins with Dutch dorst and German Durst, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage around basic bodily needs.
After the long hike, I felt extremely thirsty and drank two bottles of water.
She was thirsty for adventure and decided to travel the world.
The thirsty soil cracked under the scorching sun.
His thirsty curiosity led him to read every book on the subject.
The plants looked thirsty, so I watered them immediately.