thirstiness

Definitions of thirstiness
  1. noun
    a physiological need to drink
    synonyms: thirst
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    types:
    dehydration
    depletion of bodily fluids
    polydipsia
    excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
    type of:
    drive
    a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
  2. noun
    a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
    synonyms: aridity, aridness
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    type of:
    dryness, waterlessness, xerotes
    the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
  3. noun
    strong desire for something (not food or drink)
    synonyms: hunger, hungriness, thirst
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    type of:
    desire
    an inclination to want things
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