heady

adjective

\ˈhe-dē

headier; headiest

Definition of heady

1a : willful, rash heady opinions

2a : 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

3a : marked by or showing good judgment : shrewd, intelligent

b : intellectually stimulating or demanding

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The plane soared to heady heights. They were heady with their newfound success.

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These wines merge savory and fruity flavors perfectly, with a mix of heady saffron and ginger flavors mixing with ripe, lush stone fruit. — Kristin Tice Studeman, Vogue, "The Best Wine for Every Thanksgiving Scenario," 19 Nov. 2018 One of the most enchanting of them all is Bri Luna—also known as @thehoodwitch—who delivers a heady mix of tarot card knowledge, mystical visuals, self-care wisdom, and some serious #bigwitchenergy. — Bri Luna, Glamour, "I'm a Real Witch, and I Spend $7,855 a Year on My Beauty Rituals," 31 Oct. 2018 The background gave him a comfort level around senators and congressmen, whom his parents entertained at their home, and a personal connection to the headiest moments in American history. — Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, "Sen. John McCain, a War Hero Who Became a Political Heavyweight, Dies at 81," 25 Aug. 2018 My Little Scythe Hoby & Vienna Chou, Stonemaier Games, 1-6 players, 45-60 minutes, age 8+ 2016’s blockbuster board game Scythe was a heady mix of 4X mechs-on-a-map, engine building, and resource management. — Aaron Zimmerman, Ars Technica, "The hottest new board games from Gen Con 2018," 11 Aug. 2018 In this heady moment the media are apparently hounding Gardner for an interview. — Lisa Gutierrez, kansascity, "Eric Stonestreet just boosted Kansas Trooper Ben's Twitter with a giving twist | The Kansas City Star," 6 Mar. 2018 The tasting menu was relatively affordable at $85 a head and the vibe was casual, complete with a heady rock & roll soundtrack. — Kelly Dobkin, Bon Appetit, "The Well-Crafted Kitchen: Inside the New Momofuku Ko Bar," 5 June 2018 After a few years of heady rent increases, Valley apartment costs are dipping, flattening out or at least not climbing nearly as fast. — Catherine Reagor, azcentral, "Phoenix renters finally seeing better deals, thanks to the many new apartment complexes," 3 June 2018 The literary songs of the Portland band address heady topics including mortality, capitalism, history and mythology. — Bill Brownlee, kansascity, "KC concerts May 17-23: Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Decemberists, Son Little, Bronco | The Kansas City Star," 15 May 2018

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