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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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
Others are more exotic, relying on hypothetical forms of dark matter that could convert into radiation in the early, heady days of the universe.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In the heady days of the streaming wars, new shows from both brands were announced with regularity, whereas the more measured approach means this potential Cuse show is the first new live-action Star Wars series to come to the public’s awareness in some time.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
This is heady with ripe peach, guava and a hint of pineapple.
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heady. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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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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