Athirst — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈthərst/

Meaning & Definition of Athirst

Athirst (adjective)

  1. thirsty
  2. having a strong eager desire

Athirst (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing urgent desire or interest

    "was athirst for any news at all about family members serving in the war zone"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Athirst

The most common words with a similar meaning to Athirst:

Slang: geeked, stoked
Informal: bonkers
agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, avid, crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Athirst

Words with the opposite meaning of Athirst:

apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words for Athirst

engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing

Near Antonyms of Athirst

casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Origin & Etymology of Athirst

Middle English, from Old English ofthyrst, past participle of ofthyrstan to suffer from thirst, from of off, from + thyrstan to thirst of

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Athirst

What does "Athirst" mean?

"Athirst" means thirsty. As an adjective, it is defined as: thirsty.

What is another word for "Athirst"?

Other words for "Athirst" include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, avid, bonkers, crazy and desirous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Athirst" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Athirst"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Athirst". Common alternatives include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, avid, bonkers, crazy, desirous, eager and enthused.

What is the opposite of "Athirst"?

Antonyms of "Athirst" include apathetic, indifferent, uneager and unenthusiastic. Near antonyms include casual, incurious, insouciant and nonchalant.

How do you use "Athirst" in a sentence?

Examples of "Athirst" in a sentence: "was athirst for any news at all about family members serving in the war zone".

Is "Athirst" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Athirst" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Athirst"?

"Athirst" is pronounced /ə-ˈthərst/.

What is the origin of the word "Athirst"?

"Athirst" comes from Middle English, from Old English ofthyrst, past participle of ofthyrstan to suffer from thirst, from of off, from + thyrstan to thirst of. First known use: before 12th century.