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
Examples of heady in a Sentence
The plane soared to heady heights.
They were heady with their newfound success.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
The result is one of extreme, almost heady disparity in aspect ratios (1.43:1 for IMAX 65mm and 2.76:1 for Ultra Panavision 70) that allow the film to emphasize both its period trappings and supernatural atmosphere.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025
The 2021 vintage is no exception and offers heady aromas of black currant, spicy sandalwood, and a whiff of English toffee.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
There was more heady, academic-type language around dyslexia.
—As Told To Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heady. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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heady
adjective
headier; headiest
1
2
: likely to make one giddy
heady wine
a heady height
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