headiness

/ˈhɛdinəs/
noun
  1. A feeling of excitement or dizziness, often caused by success, power, or strong emotion.
    • The headiness of young love can sometimes cloud your judgment.
    • The headiness of winning the championship made the team feel invincible.
    • She experienced a sudden headiness after being promoted to manager.
  2. The quality of a drink (especially alcohol) that makes you feel dizzy or intoxicated quickly.
    • This cocktail is known for its headiness, so drink it slowly.
    • The headiness of the wine caught him off guard after just one glass.
    • The headiness of the homemade mead made everyone at the party giggly.
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