thirsty
|thirst/y|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈθɜːrsti/
🇬🇧
/ˈθɜːsti/
need for liquid or desire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thirsty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þyrstig', where 'þurst' meant 'thirst'.
Historical Evolution
'þyrstig' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'thirsty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a need to drink', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeling a need to drink something.
After the long hike, I was extremely thirsty.
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Adjective 2
having a strong desire for something.
She was thirsty for knowledge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35