thirstiness
- noun
- /ˈθɜrstɪnəs/
- After months without rain, the thirstiness of the soil became apparent.
Examples
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The thirstiness of the region makes farming nearly impossible without irrigation.
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Prolonged thirstiness in the region has led to water shortages and crop failures.
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Deserts are defined by their extreme thirstiness and sparse vegetation.
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The thirstiness of the land was evident after months without rain.
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Farmers are worried about the thirstiness of their crops this season.
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The thirstiness of the landscape was striking as the ground cracked under the sun's heat.
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The farmers noticed the increasing thirstiness of their fields after several weeks of no rainfall.
Synonyms
198
3.7
A long time with no rain that makes the land very dry
10
1.0
Lack of water or wetness in something
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7.9
Very dry conditions because of little or no rain
1
6.7
A very dry area with little or no rain that makes plants hard to grow
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8.2
The lack of water in a place
Antonyms
How Dry
- Specialized
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8.6
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4.7
10
1.0
105
1.0
7
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Thirstiness comes from thirst, which can also mean 'dryness' for land; people call soil or regions 'thirsty' when they lack rain, so thirstiness can describe a long-term condition of being dry and needing water.