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Thirstiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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thirstiest

 

[ ˈθɜrstiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme need

The term 'thirstiest' refers to the superlative form of the adjective 'thirsty,' indicating an extreme need for hydration or a strong desire for a drink. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is very eager or desperate for something. When someone is described as the 'thirstiest,' they are often portrayed as being intensely craving or longing for something, not just in a physical sense but sometimes emotionally or socially.

Synonyms

most desperate, most eager, most parched

Examples of usage

  • After hours in the sun, I felt the thirstiest I've ever been.
  • The thirstiest fans await the band's new album.
  • He was the thirstiest competitor on the field, never backing down.
  • She was the thirstiest for knowledge in her class.

Translations

Translations of the word "thirstiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sedento

🇮🇳 सबसे प्यासा

🇩🇪 am durstigsten

🇮🇩 paling haus

🇺🇦 найспрагліший

🇵🇱 najbardziej spragniony

🇯🇵 最も渇いている

🇫🇷 le plus assoiffé

🇪🇸 el más sediento

🇹🇷 en susuz

🇰🇷 가장 목마른

🇸🇦 الأكثر عطشًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce žíznivý

🇸🇰 najviac smädný

🇨🇳 最口渴的

🇸🇮 najbolj žejni

🇮🇸 þyrstur

🇰🇿 ең шөлдеген

🇬🇪 ყველაზე წყურვილი

🇦🇿 ən susuz

🇲🇽 el más sediento

Word origin

The word 'thirsty' originates from Old English 'þirstig', a term related to 'þurst', which means thirst or desire. It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'dorstig' and German 'durstig'. The evolution of the word retained its core meaning related to the need for drink and hydration. The superlative form, 'thirstiest', follows a common linguistic pattern in English where adjectives are modified to signify the highest degree by adding '-est' to the base word. Over the years, 'thirsty' has not only retained its original meaning but has also developed colloquial nuances, often indicating a profound longing or need that transcends mere hydration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,635, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.