What does heady mean?
Heady means Intoxicating or stupefying..
Heady
/ˈhɛdi/ · adjective
Meaning
Intoxicating or stupefying..
Definitions by Sense
- Intoxicating or stupefying.
- Tending to upset the mind or senses.
- Exhilarating.
- Intellectual.
- Rash or impetuous.
Example Sentences
The cocktail was a heady mixture of spirits.
Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love / Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love
We looked out from a heady outcrop of rock.
The rock concert was a heady mixture of their greatest hits.
Kierkegaard is rather heady reading for a high school student.
He made such heady promises that when the time came, he was never able to fulfill them.
Synonyms for heady
Antonyms for heady
Related Words
Word Forms
- headier
- headiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for heady?
Common synonyms include exciting, intoxicating.
What is the opposite of heady?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use heady in a sentence?
The cocktail was a heady mixture of spirits.
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