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thirstiness

/θˈɜstinəs/ noun

The property of being thirsty; thirst.

Word Origin Thirstiness is the state of being thirsty, from the same dry root *ters-. It's the noun form of thirsty. The PIE root *ters- also gives us torrid and terrain, all about dryness. So thirstiness is literally 'dryness-ness' — a double helping of dryness.

noun The property of being thirsty; thirst. countable

His thirstiness was unbearable after running the marathon.

(名词) 口渴

跑完马拉松后，他的口渴感难以忍受。

(sustantivo) La condición de tener sed; sed.

Su sed era insoportable después de correr el maratón.

(nom) soif [État d'une personne qui a soif ; soif intense.]

Sa soif était insupportable après avoir couru le marathon.

(Substantiv) Durst [Der Zustand, Durst zu haben; das Verlangen nach Flüssigkeit.]

Seine **Thirstiness** war nach dem Marathonlauf unerträglich.

(名詞) 喉が渇いているという性質。渇きの状態。

マラソンを走り終えた後、彼の喉の渇きは耐え難いほどだった。

(substantivo) sede [A propriedade de estar com sede; sede.]

Sua sede era insuportável depois de correr a maratona.

Synonyms: thirst dryness dehydration desire craving Antonyms: satiation quenchedness hydration satisfaction
Word parts: thirst + y + ness

Related words

thirst thirsty thirstily

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