Definition of Heady

1. Adjective. Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters. "A wise decision"

Exact synonyms: Judicious, Wise
Similar to: Prudent
Derivative terms: Judiciousness, Judiciousness, Wiseness

2. Adjective. Extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic.
Exact synonyms: Intoxicating
Similar to: Exciting

3. Adjective. Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences. "A rash attempt to climb Mount Everest"
Exact synonyms: Foolhardy, Rash, Reckless
Similar to: Bold
Derivative terms: Foolhardiness, Head, Rashness, Recklessness

Definition of Heady

1. a. Willful; rash; precipitate; hurried on by will or passion; ungovernable.

Definition of Heady

1. Adjective. intoxicating or stupefying ¹

2. Adjective. tending to upset the mind or senses ¹

3. Adjective. exhilarating ¹

4. Adjective. intellectual ¹

5. Adjective. rash or impetuous ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Heady

1. intoxicating [adj HEADIER, HEADIEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heady

headwark
headwater
headwaters
headway
headways
headwear
headwears
headwind
headwinds
headword
headwords
headwork
headworks
headwrap
headwraps
heady (current term)
headyard
headyards
heaf
heah
heal
heal-all
heal all
heal up
healable
healall
heald
healded
healding
healds

Literary usage of Heady

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1899)
"The Twins were now more " rattled " than ever; and heady determined to do or die. He saw one of the Palatines running forward and looking backward to ..."

2. An Essay on the Archaeology of Our Popular Phrases, and Nursery Rhymes by John Bellenden Ker (1837)
"Besides what has the word head to do in the phrase heady current ? ... I was entertained with a sort of wine, which was veiy heady, but otherwise seem'd to ..."

3. The American Catalogue of Books: (original and Reprints,) Published in the by James Kelly (1871)
"... 1869 cl.. ft N. Y EB Treat 1870 heady, M. Seen or Heard. Poems or the Like. 12mo. cl., $2. ... heady ..."

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