Thirstily: meaning, definitions and examples
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thirstily
[ ˈθɜːrstɪli ]
manner of drinking
Thirstily describes the manner in which someone drinks or consumes a liquid, usually in a rapid or eager way, driven by a strong desire or need for hydration. It implies a sense of urgency, often associated with physical exertion or a lack of water. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe an intense craving or desire for something, not necessarily related to thirst. For example, someone might read a book thirstily if they're extremely eager to finish it.
Synonyms
eagerly, greedily, voraciously.
Examples of usage
- She drank thirstily after the long run.
- He read the novel thirstily, unable to put it down.
- The animals lapped up the water thirstily at the trough.
Translations
Translations of the word "thirstily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com sede
🇮🇳 प्यासेपन से
🇩🇪 durstig
🇮🇩 dengan haus
🇺🇦 запоєм
🇵🇱 pragnąco
🇯🇵 渇望して
🇫🇷 de manière assoiffée
🇪🇸 sedientamente
🇹🇷 susuzca
🇰🇷 갈증 나게
🇸🇦 بشغف
🇨🇿 žíznivě
🇸🇰 smädne
🇨🇳 渴望地
🇸🇮 žejno
🇮🇸 þyrstilega
🇰🇿 сұрау
🇬🇪 წყურვილით
🇦🇿 susuzluqla
🇲🇽 sedientamente
Etymology
The word 'thirstily' is derived from the base noun 'thirst,' which comes from the Old English 'þyrstan,' meaning to thirst, desire, or long for. The suffix '-ly' indicates an adverbial form, which conveys the manner of the action. Throughout history, the concept of thirst has been intrinsic to human experience, linked to survival and well-being. The transformation of the word has allowed it not just to describe physical thirst, but also metaphorical forms of craving and desire. The usage of 'thirstily' in English literature and speech has evolved, reflecting cultural contexts and the importance placed on the idea of yearning in various facets of life.