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

  1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
    • judicious use of one's money
    • a wise decision

    Synonyms: judicious, wise

    Similar: prudent

  2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic

    Synonyms: intoxicating

    Similar: exciting

  3. 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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