1. (

• thirst ,
• thirstiness

) a physiological need to drink ;

2. (

• hunger ,
• hungriness ,
• thirst ,
• thirstiness

) strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection" ;

1. (

• thirst

) feel the need to drink ;

2. (

• crave ,
• hunger ,
• thirst ,
• starve ,
• lust

) have a craving, appetite, or great desire for ;