heady meaning
UK /ˈhɛdi/ US /ˈhɛdi/ 2 syllables
heady (adjective): marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.
heady has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
heady as an adjective
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
Similar: prudent
- extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
Synonyms: intoxicating
Similar: exciting
- marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
- foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
- became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans
- a reckless driver
- a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
Synonyms: foolhardy, rash, reckless
Similar: bold
Related forms: head
How to pronounce heady
heady is pronounced /ˈhɛdi/ in British English and /ˈhɛdi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with heady
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in DY · 5-letter words
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