Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun thirstiness
3 senses of thirstiness
Sense 1
aridity, aridness, thirstiness -- (a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall))
=> dryness, waterlessness, xerotes -- (the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water))
Sense 2
thirst, thirstiness -- (a physiological need to drink)
=> drive -- (a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire)
Sense 3
hunger, hungriness, thirst, thirstiness -- (strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection")
=> desire -- (an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires")