thirstle

/ˈθɜːrstəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel a faint or slight sense of thirst

“She began to thirstle for a refreshing drink after a long hike.”

2. verb

to feel the need or desire for something, especially a drink

“The hikers started to thirstle for water after hours of walking.”

3. noun

a faint or slight feeling of thirst

“A feeling of thirstle reminded her to bring more water on their next hike.”

Synonyms

  • long
  • yearn

Antonyms

  • quench
  • satiate