THIRSTINESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

thirstiness

noun

Definition of thirstiness

as in thirst

a strong wish for something the only way to satisfy that thirstiness for a new job is to start looking

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Recent Examples of thirstiness The thirstiness—and with it the buzz—surrounding this movie works because Wicker Husband is hot. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 The apotheosis of this aesthetic of thirstiness is found in the paintings of Catherine Mulligan. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Maybe there was also a thirstiness there, too. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirstiness

Noun

There was no nasty DM needed or a post calling out the fan's thirst.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
But neither remedy has removed the need for fossil fuels and no price spike has changed the thirst for oil.

— Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

Ladybird Taco started with a breakfast craving, a homemade tortilla and a chance encounter that changed everything.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
And, later, a midnight snack of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and pizzas certainly quashed any late-night cravings.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

In order to be helpful, Muse constantly builds extensive dossiers of users and their desires, social relationships, and messaging behaviors, TIME’s Harry Booth reported this month.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
This offbeat tendency doesn’t preclude a desire to make a big splash, of course.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

Johnson, for instance, says the firm’s research with the the Immersive Experience Institute has shown a hunger in younger generations to embrace spaces such as the Rainforest Cafe.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The brothers operate Feed A Family, a program that fights hunger and food insecurity in Mexico.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026