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Thirstier: meaning, definitions and examples

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thirstier

 

[ ˈθɜrstiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing need

The word 'thirstier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'thirsty.' It describes a greater degree of the state of needing or wanting to drink. A person who is thirstier has a stronger sensation of thirst compared to another individual or their previous state. It's commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to express a heightened desire for hydration or something essential. It's an informal way of conveying the urgency or intensity of one’s thirst.

Synonyms

dehydrated, drier, parched

Examples of usage

  • After running, I feel thirstier than usual.
  • On hot summer days, I tend to get thirstier more quickly.
  • The more exercise I do, the thirstier I become.
  • He always feels thirstier after eating salty foods.

Translations

Translations of the word "thirstier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sedento

🇮🇳 ज्यादा प्यासा

🇩🇪 durstiger

🇮🇩 lebih haus

🇺🇦 більш спраглий

🇵🇱 bardziej spragniony

🇯🇵 もっと渇いた

🇫🇷 plus assoiffé

🇪🇸 más sediento

🇹🇷 daha susuz

🇰🇷 더 목마른

🇸🇦 أكثر عطشاً

🇨🇿 více žíznivý

🇸🇰 viac smädný

🇨🇳 更渴

🇸🇮 bolj žejna

🇮🇸 þyrstari

🇰🇿 бұдан да ш thirstі

🇬🇪 მეტი წყურვილი

🇦🇿 daha susuz

🇲🇽 más sediento

Word origin

The term 'thirstier' is derived from the Old English word 'þyrst,' which means 'thirst' and has Germanic origins. Over time, the word evolved into 'thirsty' in Middle English, where it began to assume its current meaning. The comparative form 'thirstier' involves adding the suffix '-ier,' a common practice in English for forming comparative adjectives from words ending in 'y.' This reflects the need to express varying degrees of thirst, which is a natural human experience. Our understanding and use of the term throughout history highlight the importance of hydration in our lives, and the word has remained relevant in both everyday conversations and in literature to convey a deep longing for water or something similarly quenching.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,038, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.