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heady

Main Entry:: heady
Pronunciation:: \ˈhe-dē\
Function:: adjective
Inflected Form(s):: head·i·er; head·i·est
Date:: 14th century

1 a: willful , rash <heady opinions> b: violent , impetuous2 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

— head·i·ly

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\ˈhe-də-lē\ adverb

— head·i·ness

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\ˈhe-dē-nəs\ noun

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