thirsty

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling or showing a strong desire to drink, especially as a result of being in a hot or dry climate.

  - "After a long hike in the desert, the hikers were all thirsty."
  - "The athlete drank water to quench his thirst after the race."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

horny , parched , athirst

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thirsty
Firstly , Thirstily , Curiously , Quarrelly , Fearfully , Dearly , Cheerfully , Clearly

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Variants

List of all variants of thirsty that leads to same result
thirstier , thirstiest , thirstiness , thirstinesses , thirsty

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Etymology

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From Old English 'thyrstig', from 'thyrst' meaning 'thirst'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body is made up of about 60% water.

2. Thirst can also be a symptom of certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease.

3. In some cultures, it is customary to offer water to travelers passing by, as a sign of hospitality and kindness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dehydration: A condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, resulting in an imbalance of bodily fluids. Thirst is a common symptom of dehydration.

2. Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in a shortage of water. Thirsty conditions can be caused by a drought.

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Culture

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Thirsty is a common experience and has been depicted in various forms of art and literature. In poetry, thirst is often used as a metaphor for longing or desire. In visual art, thirst is depicted as a parched mouth or a person reaching for water.

How to Memorize "thirsty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a dry, parched mouth and a longing look in their eyes. Imagine the sensation of your own throat when you're thirsty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thirsty' with the feeling of needing a drink. Think of a time when you were really thirsty and remember how it felt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'thirsty' with the word 'quench'. This will help you remember the definition of thirsty as a feeling of strong desire to drink.

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