Thirsting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
๐ง
thirsting
[หฮธษหrstษชล ]
Definition
physical need
Thirsting refers to the intense desire or need for a drink, typically water. It can also describe a longing or yearning for something beyond just a physical drink, such as emotional or spiritual fulfillment. This term suggests an urgency in the need to quench that desire. It is often associated with feelings of discomfort and yearning when one is dehydrated or deprived of a basic need.
Synonyms
craving, desiring, longing, yearning.
Examples of usage
- After hiking all day, I was thirsting for water.
- The sun blazed down, and the children were thirsting for something cold.
- She felt a thirsting for knowledge as she delved into her studies.
- The parched earth was thirsting for rain.
Translations
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Origin of 'thirsting'
The word 'thirst' originates from Old English 'รฐurst', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*thurswล'. It has cognates in several other Germanic languages including Dutch 'dorst' and German 'Durst'. The transition from 'thirst' to 'thirsting' signifies an action-oriented form of the original noun, indicating not just the state of being thirsty but actively experiencing that condition. The evolution of the term reflects both physical and metaphorical aspects of longing. In various contexts, such as poetry and literature, 'thirst' has been used to express deep emotional needs, beyond just the physical sensation. The concept of being thirsting for something has expanded in modern usage to provide a rich metaphor for many contexts of human experience.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,076, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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