Thirsty

usgb/ˈθɜːrsti/
adjective

Feeling a need or desire to drink something.

I ran a full marathon and now I'm very thirsty.
Visual representation of "thirsty" - Feeling a need or desire to drink something.

Often appears as...

  • i'm thirsty
  • very thirsty
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Physical Need

Emphasizes the need to drink, specifically referring to a bodily sensation.

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After jogging in the sun, I felt thirsty.
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Intensity Scales

Can describe different levels of need for drinks, from mild to urgent.

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Only a sip of water and I'm still thirsty.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes used in exaggeration, not always a serious or true need.

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I could drink a whole lake I'm so thirsty!
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