Found 2 items, similar to athirst.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: athirst athirst adj : (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; “athirst for knowledge”; “hungry for recognition”; “thirsty for informaton” [syn: athirst(p), hungry(p), thirsty(p)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Athirst Athirst \A*thirst"\, a. [OE. ofthurst, AS. ofpyrsted, p. p. of ofpyrstan; pref. of-, intensive + pyrstan to thirst. See Thirst.] 1. Wanting drink; thirsty. [1913 Webster] 2. Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing. “Athirst for battle.” --Cowper. [1913 Webster]