headfirst
adverb
head·first
ˈhed-ˈfərst 
1
: with the head foremost
dove headfirst into the waves
2
headfirst
adjective
Examples of headfirst in a Sentence
She dove into the water headfirst.
She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Ready to dive headfirst into the Henry literary universe?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Climbing Vines Border Bed Sheet Set $119 The Company Store
For those who just want to dip their toes into the floral landscape before diving headfirst, this minimalist set is a great place to start.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headfirst
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headfirst. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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