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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The plane soared to heady heights.
They were heady with their newfound success.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer.
—Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
That heady mix of government mandates, accounting standards, and investor metrics will be a tough one for businesses to ignore without suffering serious consequences.
—Mary Foley, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In the Incense Water Eau de Parfum, Moroccan rose meets incense and patchouli for a smoky, heady scent designed to soothe emotions, open the heart, and inspire spiritual growth.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heady. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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