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heady
[hed-ee]
adjective
intoxicating.
a heady wine.
affecting the mind or senses greatly.
heady perfume.
exciting; exhilarating.
the heady news of victory.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,rashly impetuous.
heady conduct.
violent; destructive.
heady winds.
clever; shrewd.
a heady scheme to win the election.
heady
/ ˈɛɪ /
adjective
(of alcoholic drink) intoxicating
strongly affecting the mind or senses; extremely exciting
rash; impetuous
Other Word Forms
- headily adverb
- headiness noun
- overheadiness noun
- overheady adjective
- unheady adjective
- ˈ徱Ա noun
- ˈ徱 adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“How do you feel about a heady, narcotic, floral? Is that too femme?”
Olsen: And now, as much as we can make the show sound very heady and cerebral, it still is a really exciting action show.
Monaco is the jewel in Formula 1's crown, an event that encapsulates the heady mix of glamour, danger, beauty and speed that makes the sport so intoxicating.
So while capuzzelle resonates for some, perhaps watching the movie will also make you wistful about your own family’s favorite dishes — a savory, heady aroma that immediately brings you back to childhood family gatherings.
Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family.
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