thirsty

• Ein starkes Verlangen nach etwas zu trinken habend; auch bildlich: nach etwas sehr verlangend.

Feeling a need to drink something.

1. Need for drinkA1formal

   Feeling a need to drink something, especially water.

   Durst habend

   • I am very thirsty after the long run.
   • The hot weather made everyone thirsty.
   • She drank a glass of water because she was thirsty.

   Synonymeathirstdehydrateddryparched

2. B2informal

   Having a strong desire or craving for something, often used figuratively.

   Durstig nach etwas

   • He is thirsty for knowledge and reads constantly.
   • The team is thirsty for victory after last year's loss.
   • She is thirsty for adventure and new experiences.

   Synonymeaspiringathirstavidcravingdesirouseagergreedyhungrylongingyearning

   Antonymeapatheticcontentedindifferentsatisfied