1. the state of being thirsty; a feeling of needing or wanting to drink
2. an eager desire or craving for something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The runner’s thirstiness increased after the long race.
• She drank three glasses of water to satisfy her thirstiness.
• The desert heat caused an intense thirstiness among the travelers.
• His thirstiness for knowledge led him to read constantly.
• The plant’s leaves showed signs of thirstiness in the dry soil.
• After the salty snack, everyone complained of thirstiness.