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")

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