thirstiness
1
3.5
- noun
- /ˈθɜrstinəs/
- His thirstiness to learn new languages impressed all his teachers.
Examples
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Her thirstiness for knowledge drives her to read every day.
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The thirstiness for recognition can sometimes overshadow genuine passion.
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Her thirstiness for adventure led her to travel the world alone.
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The students showed great thirstiness for learning new languages.
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Her thirstiness for knowledge drove her to read every book in the library.
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The artist's thirstiness for success pushed her to apply for every contest available.
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His thirstiness for self-improvement led him to attend various workshops and seminars.
Synonyms
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1.6
A strong wish to have or experience something
282
2.1
A desire to eat or to have new experiences
69
1.0
A strong desire for something you wish to have
51
3.2
A strong desire for something, like success or knowledge
43
3.7
A very strong desire for things like food or cigarettes
39
5.5
A strong, lasting wish for something you want but cannot get
36
3.6
A strong wish to have or achieve something
10
6.6
A strong wish to have or do something
4
3.5
A strong wish to learn and understand new things
1
3.8
A strong, lasting wish to learn new things
1
7.0
A very strong wish for more that cannot be satisfied
1
7.4
A very strong desire to control other people
1
7.9
A very strong desire for more food, money or success
1
5.9
A strong desire to get or achieve something
1
4.1
A strong wish to learn new things
1
9.9
A strong desire to have or do something
1
3.5
A strong desire to succeed
1
9.9
A strong wish to have or try something
1
9.9
A strong wish to have or achieve something
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Etymology
Thirstiness comes from the simple word thirst, which originally means a strong 'need to drink'. People use that clear image of needing water to talk about a strong 'desire' for things like knowledge or success, so thirstiness can mean a powerful craving for something.