Synonyms of the word

athirst

• adj. (archaic) Thirsty.
• adj. (figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

desirous

• adj. Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.

hungry

• adj. Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food.
• adj. (figuratively) Eager, having an avid desire ('appetite') for something.
• adj. Not rich or fertile; poor; barren; starved.

thirsty

• adj. Needing to drink.
• adj. Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.
• adj. Craving something.

wishful

• adj. (obsolete) Wished-for; desired, wanted.
• adj. Expressing a wish or longing for something.
• adj. Aspiring, or seeking advancement.