Drouthy

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by an acute sense of thirst, typically arising from prolonged exposure to dry conditions or insufficient moisture
2. Indicative of a profound desire for liquid, often linked to an environment lacking in moisture or hydration
3. Marked by a strong and persistent thirst, usually resulting from being in arid or dry surroundings

Etymology: "Drouthy" is a Scots word, and it is a straightforward formation: "drouth," the Scots form of "drought," with the adjective-forming suffix "-y" added to it. In Scots, "drouth" has long meant thirst as well as a dry spell, so "drouthy" describes someone who is parched or has a strong thirst, and in Scottish usage it is often used with a humorous edge for a person fond of drink. The base word shows a clear sound pattern. Older English "drought" was pronounced with a "-th" ending in some forms, and the Scots "drouth" preserves that older shape, where standard English has settled on "drought." The spelling "drought" in standard English reflects a different development of the same root, so the two words are close relatives that took separate paths on either side of the border.

Synonyms: thirsty, dry, arid, parched, desiccated

Antonyms: wet, moist, hydrated, saturated