Thirst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɜːst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thirst is a noun meaning The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
Meaning
The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
- (figuratively) Sexual lust.
- (intransitive) To be thirsty.
- (intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
- A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
Example Sentences
The people thirsted there for water.
We developed a great thirst during our hike.
I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me.
He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.
Word Forms
- thirsts
- thirsting
- thirsted
Synonyms for thirst
Depending on context, synonyms include craving, longing, lust, crave, hunger, starve.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hunger, starve, lust, crave, dehydration, dryness.
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