thirsty

4 definitions • 5 examples

needing to drink:

I felt/was hot and thirsty after the basketball game.

Someone who is thirsty for power, knowledge, etc. wants to have it very much.

wanting attention or approval:

Sometimes posting a thirsty image on Instagram may lead to an unwelcome comment.

The co-worker who’s always fishing for the boss’s praise is thirsty.

needing to drink something:

She was very thirsty but took only a few sips of water.

fig. Always thirsty for power, he would do anything to get it.