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Definition of Thirstiness
1. Noun. A deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall).
Exact synonyms: Aridity, Aridness
Generic synonyms: Dryness, Waterlessness, Xerotes
Derivative terms: Arid, Arid, Thirsty
Generic synonyms: Dryness, Waterlessness, Xerotes
Derivative terms: Arid, Arid, Thirsty
2. Noun. A physiological need to drink.
Exact synonyms: Thirst
Generic synonyms: Drive
Specialized synonyms: Dehydration, Polydipsia
Derivative terms: Thirst, Thirsty, Thirsty
Generic synonyms: Drive
Specialized synonyms: Dehydration, Polydipsia
Derivative terms: Thirst, Thirsty, Thirsty
3. Noun. Strong desire for something (not food or drink). "Hunger for affection"
Exact synonyms: Hunger, Hungriness, Thirst
Generic synonyms: Desire
Derivative terms: Hunger, Hungry, Thirst, Thirsty, Thirsty
Generic synonyms: Desire
Derivative terms: Hunger, Hungry, Thirst, Thirsty, Thirsty
Definition of Thirstiness
1. n. The state of being thirsty; thirst.
Definition of Thirstiness
1. Noun. The property of being thirsty. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thirstiness
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Thirstiness
Literary usage of Thirstiness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Practical Dictionary of the English and German Languages by Felix Flügel (1874)
"1. thirstiness, dryness; V.ftg. thirst, eagerness (nad), for). Dú'fe, (w.) f. T.
tewel- or tuel-iron. Du'fel, (\D.)f. 1. Sport, the female of small birds; ..."