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heady
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
heady
(adjective)
heady
/
ˈ
hɛdi/
adjective
headier
;
headiest
heady
/
ˈ
hɛdi/
adjective
headier
;
headiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEADY
1
:
causing feelings of excitement or dizziness
:
having a powerful effect on your senses
a
heady
wine/aroma
The plane soared to
heady
heights.
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2
:
very excited and happy
They were
heady
with their newfound success.
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