athirst Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
    hungry; thirsty.
    • athirst for knowledge
    • hungry for recognition
    • thirsty for informaton

WordNet

A*thirst" adjective
Etymology
OE. ofthurst, AS. ofpyrsted, p. p. of ofpyrstan; pref. of-, intensive + pyrstan to thirst. See Thirst.
Definitions
  1. Wanting drink; thirsty.
  2. Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing. "Athirst for battle." Cowper.

Webster 1913