heady
/ˈhɛdi/
adjective
- Having a strong, intoxicating, or exhilarating effect, often from alcohol, perfume, or success.
- The wine was so heady that one glass made her feel dizzy.
- The heady scent of jasmine filled the garden on a warm summer evening.
- After winning the championship, the team felt a heady rush of excitement.
- Intellectually stimulating or exciting; causing a feeling of great enthusiasm or power.
- The lecture was a heady mix of philosophy and science that left the audience inspired.
- Being in charge of the project was a heady experience for the young manager.
- The heady days of the tech boom made everyone feel like a millionaire.
- Showing too much confidence or acting without careful thought; rash or impulsive.
- She regretted her heady remarks during the heated argument.
- His heady decision to quit his job without a backup plan worried his family.
- The heady driver ignored the warning signs and sped through the curve.
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