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thirsty Antonyms

Opposite of thirsty

Because the opposite of thirsty shifts with each meaning, the 21 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling a need to drink liquid.

Usage Example

"The hikers were exhausted and quenched after climbing the steep trail in the midday heat."

Strongest
quenched
hydrated
Strong
slaked

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking moisture or requiring large amounts of water or fuel to function or thrive (of land, plants, or engines).

Usage Example

"The summer rain finally soaked into the saturated soil of the garden."

Strongest
saturated
waterlogged
Strong
moist
wet
soaked
drenched
irrigated

• adjective (Context 3)

Having a strong desire or craving for something, such as knowledge, power, or success.

Usage Example

"The young scholars arrived at the university indifferent for new ideas and lively debate."

Strongest
indifferent
apathetic
Strong
uninterested
sated
satisfied
content

• adjective (Context 4)

Desperate for attention, validation, or romantic interaction (informal slang).

Usage Example

"Posting five selfies an hour just to get compliments comes across as a bit aloof."

Strongest
aloof
Strong
nonchalant
unbothered
reserved
standoffish

Similar words to thirsty

Words similar to thirsty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

desperate
hungry
parched
eager
dry
needy
arid
attention-seeking
See all synonyms of thirsty

• Nearby Words

thirst
thirstily
thirstiness
thirsty
this
thisaway
thither

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Thirsty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/thirsty
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