headier; headiest
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
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Examples of heady in a Sentence
The plane soared to heady heights.
They were heady with their newfound success.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 1 July 2024
David Hockney is definitely not—and the heady, carefree photos taken by his former dealer John Kasmin show why.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 June 2024
Frederick Crews, who brought a heady combination of research, wit and scholarly vinegar to his literary criticism and essays, skewering trends in academic writing and relentlessly challenging the legacy of Sigmund Freud, died June 21 at a hospital in Oakland, Calif.
—Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
The firm is known for its heady clients, strong-arm tactics, and the revolving door between their office lobby and the halls of the Capitol.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 June 2024
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heady
adjective
headier; headiest
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2
: likely to make one giddy
heady wine
a heady height
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