athirst

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

archaic figuratively

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

Japanese Meaning

（古語）喉が渇いている、のどが渇いている状態 / （比喩的に）熱望している、非常に強く望んでいる状態

After the long march, the travelers were athirst at the well, grateful for any water.

長い行軍の後、旅人たちは井戸のそばで喉が渇き、どんな水でもありがたく思った。

Sense（1）

(archaic) Thirsty.

I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

I, that forever feel athirst for glory,

Could at this moment be content to lie

Meekly upon the grass, as those whose sobbings

Were heard of none beside the mournful robins.

more athirst

（ comparative ）

most athirst

（ superlative ）