thirsty

/ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/adjective

Feeling the need to drink something.

Example sentences

“The long hike left everyone hot and thirsty.”
“Salty food always makes me thirsty.”

Extends naturally to strong desire: 'thirsty for knowledge', 'thirsty for revenge'. Recent slang adds a meaning of desperate for attention.

Synonyms for thirsty

parched
dry

Related words

vegetableA plant grown so that a part of it — leaves, roots, flowers, or fruit — can be eaten, not counting plants treated in cooking as fruits, grains, herbs, or spices.hungryFeeling the physical need to eat; wanting food.fruitThe part of a plant that holds the seeds, which is often sweet, colorful, and good to eat.deliciousHaving a very good taste.breadA basic food produced by baking a dough of ground grain.recipeA list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparing a particular dish.