Learn how to use the comparative “thirstier” and superlative “thirstiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “thirstful”?

The comparative form of “thirstful” is “thirstier”.

Example

After running for an hour, I became thirstier than ever.

Example

She was thirstier than her friends after playing soccer in the sun.

What is the superlative form of “thirstful”?

The superlative form of “thirstful” is “thirstiest”.

Example

Among all the runners, he is always the thirstiest after a race.

Example

After playing in the sun all day, the children were the thirstiest they had ever been.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with thirsty, thirstier, and thirstiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more thirsty' and 'most thirsty' are not commonly used because they sound awkward. Instead, thirstier and thirstiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Thirsty does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: ThirstyThirstier Superlative: ThirstyThirstiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “thirstier”

A slightly formal way of expressing increased thirst

Example

The hot weather made him feel more thirsty than usual.

Used to describe extreme thirst

Example

After hiking in the desert, they were parched and desperately needed water.

Used to describe a state of extreme thirst due to lack of fluids

Example

The marathon runner became dehydrated and had to be taken to the hospital.

Expressions with similar meanings to “thirstiest”

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of thirst

Example

The intense heat left them feeling most thirsty.

Used to describe the highest level of thirst, often in a dry environment

Example

The arid climate made them feel driest they had ever felt.

Used to describe extreme thirst, often in a dehydrated or dried-out state

Example

The hikers in the desert were desiccated and desperately needed water.

Using than with comparative “thirstier”

When using the comparative form thirstier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He was thirstier than his friend after the workout." Here, than is used to show that the level of thirst of 'he' is greater than the level of thirst of his friend.

How can I use this expression in context?

“thirstier” and “thirstiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Physical Activities

    After the long hike, they were thirstier than ever.

    After the long hike, they were thirstier than ever.

  • 2Hot Weather

    The scorching sun made them feel thirstier than usual.

    The scorching sun made them feel thirstier than usual.

  • 3Dehydration

    The lack of water made him feel thirstier than ever.

    The lack of water made him feel thirstier than ever.

  • 4Dry Environment

    The desert climate left them feeling thirstiest they had ever felt.

    The desert climate left them feeling thirstiest they had ever felt.

  • 5Extreme Exertion

    After the intense workout, she was the thirstiest she had ever been.

    After the intense workout, she was the thirstiest she had ever been.

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