adj
heady
HEH-dee
Heady (adj) means Strongly affecting the senses or mind, as with a powerful drink or an exciting situation. Example: “The heady scent of jasmine filled the garden at dusk.”
adj
1
Strongly affecting the senses or mind, as with a powerful drink or an exciting situation.
"The heady scent of jasmine filled the garden at dusk."
"It was a heady time for the young company, with growth every month."
2
Rash or impetuous.
"His heady decisions in youth cost him dearly later."
How to use heady
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntoxicating or exhilarating enough to affect your judgment, like strong drink or heady excitement.
Common pairings
heady mixture
heady days
heady scent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- headier
- Superlative
- headiest
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Etymology
From Middle English hedi, formed from head plus the adjective suffix -y, originally meaning something that "goes to your head."
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What does “heady” mean?
The word “heady” means strongly affecting the senses or mind, as with a powerful drink or an exciting situation. In plain terms, intoxicating or exhilarating enough to affect your judgment, like strong drink or heady excitement.
How do you pronounce “heady”?
“Heady” is pronounced HEH-dee (/ˈhɛdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “heady” in a sentence?
Here is “heady” used in a sentence: “The heady scent of jasmine filled the garden at dusk.”
What part of speech is “heady”?
“Heady” is an adjective.
Where does the word “heady” come from?
The word “heady” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hedi, formed from head plus the adjective suffix -y, originally meaning something that "goes to your head.".
How many meanings does “heady” have?
“Heady” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strongly affecting the senses or mind, as with a powerful drink or an exciting situation.
