Main Entry: heady

Pronunciation: \ˈhe-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): head·i·er; head·i·est

Date: 14th century

1 a : willful, rash <heady opinions> b : violent, impetuous
2 a : tending to intoxicate or make giddy or elated <heady wine> <being in such distinguished company was a heady experience> b : giddy, exhilarated <heady with his success> c : rich <a heady sauce> <a heady variety> d : impressive <a man of heady accomplishments>
3 a : marked by or showing good judgment : shrewd, intelligent b : intellectually stimulating or demanding

— head·i·ly \ˈhe-də-lē\ adverb

— head·i·ness \ˈhe-dē-nəs\ noun