Synonyms for

Thirst

Verb / θɜ:st / Another word for thirst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the feeling of needing or wanting to drink something

Synonyms & similar words

thirstiness hunger hungriness lust crave starve craving desire hunger yearning longing craving itch need appetite greed lust parchedness drought dehydration dryness aridity want requirement necessity urge

Synonyms by register

Formal

desiccation aridity drought

Informal

dryness parchedness

Literary

longing craving yearning

Antonyms

satiety satisfaction quenching fullness repletion gratification

Common collocations

  • intense thirst
  • terrible thirst
  • extreme thirst
  • parched with thirst
  • die of thirst
  • quench one's thirst
  • slake one's thirst
  • a thirst for knowledge

Word family

noun thirst
verb thirst
adjective thirsty

Usage note

While 'thirst' primarily refers to the physical sensation of needing to drink, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong desire or craving for something, such as 'a thirst for adventure'.

Example sentences

  1. After playing outside for hours, I had a terrible thirst.
  2. Drinking water helps to quench my thirst.
  3. I always have a thirst for knowledge and love to learn new things.
  4. His long walk left him with a thirst that he couldn't satisfy.
  5. The hot weather made me feel thirsty all the time.

Quotes

  • 'Without water, I can't survive.' That's the thirst talking. - Bear Grylls
  • 'Water is life, and clean water means health.' It's that simple. But here's the rub. We're losing the water in the world. And we're not doing enough to clean the water that's left.' - Matt Damon
  • The thirst you feel in your throat and lungs will be gone minutes after the race is over. The pain in your legs? That's going to last forever.' - Chris Fox

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