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    HEADY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

    Irregular inflected forms: headier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, headiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: headier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: headiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequencesplay

    Example:

    a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest

    Synonyms:

    foolhardy; heady; rash; reckless

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    bold (fearless and daring)

    Derivation:

    head (the front of a military formation or procession)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcoticplay

    Synonyms:

    heady; intoxicating

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    exciting (creating or arousing excitement)

    Sense 3

    Meaning:

    Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical mattersplay

    Example:

    a wise decision

    Synonyms:

    heady; judicious; wise

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    prudent (careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment)

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