Definition of heady
headier
;headiest
2a : tending to intoxicate or make giddy or elated heady wine being in such distinguished company was a heady experienceb : giddy, exhilarated heady with his successc : rich a heady sauce a heady varietyd : impressive a man of heady accomplishments
3a : marked by or showing good judgment : shrewd, intelligentb : intellectually stimulating or demanding
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Examples of heady in a Sentence
The plane soared to heady heights.
They were heady with their newfound success.
14th Century
First Known Use of heady
14th century
HEADY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of heady for English Language Learners
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: causing feelings of excitement or dizziness : having a powerful effect on your senses
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: very excited and happy
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