athirst
/əˈθɜrst/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.