1. feeling a strong desire to drink; thirsty
Usage: archaic or poetic
2. having a strong desire or craving for something
Usage: archaic or poetic; usually followed by 'for'

Examples

• After the long hike, the travelers were athirst and desperate for water.
• The scholar was athirst for knowledge and spent hours in the library.
• The desert wanderers grew athirst under the blazing sun.
• She remained athirst for adventure throughout her life.
• The athletes were athirst after their intense training session.