heady

adjective

ˈhe-dē How to pronounce heady (audio)
headier; headiest
Synonyms of heady
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
headily
ˈhe-də-lē How to pronounce heady (audio)
adverb
headiness
ˈhe-dē-nəs How to pronounce heady (audio)
noun

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The plane soared to heady heights. They were heady with their newfound success.
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The result is a heady rumination on womanhood and the roles women are forced to inherit. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 But for all of his music guaranteed to prod a melancholic moment, Taylor didn’t snub the buoyant offerings from his heady catalog. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Told in four segments, the story takes them from childhood rivalry to heady high school romance through college and their respective professional careers. — David Faris, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 The annual event brings together leaders in media, entertainment, sports, politics and global business for heady discussions of where the industry is headed. — William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heady

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of heady was in the 14th century

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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heady. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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heady

adjective
ˈhed-ē How to pronounce heady (audio)
headier; headiest
1
: willful sense 1, rash
2
: likely to make one giddy
heady wine
a heady height
headily
ˈhed-ə-lē How to pronounce heady (audio)
adverb
headiness
ˈhed-ē-nəs How to pronounce heady (audio)
noun
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