athirst

/əˈθɜrst/
adjective
  1. Having a strong desire or craving for something; eager.
    • After years of drought, the farmers were athirst for rain.
    • She was athirst for adventure, always planning her next trip.
    • The young scholar was athirst for knowledge, reading every book he could find.
  2. Thirsty; needing or wanting to drink.
    • The dog was athirst after running in the sun, so I gave it water.
    • After the long hike, the travelers were athirst and stopped at a stream.
    • He felt athirst and drank a whole glass of lemonade.
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