Associations to the word «Athirst»

Wiktionary

ATHIRST, adjective. (archaic) Thirsty.
ATHIRST, adjective. (figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

Dictionary definition

ATHIRST, adjective. (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton".

Wise words

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