headier
ˈhɛdiər
Definition

Definition of headier - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sensationRaremore intoxicating or potentRare
  • The headier wine made the evening more enjoyable.
2.
emotionRaremore exciting or thrillingRare
  • The headier moments of the concert left the audience in awe.
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Origin of headier

Old English, heafod (head) + -ier (comparative suffix)

Examples of headier in a sentence

  • The headier cocktail left him feeling dizzy.
  • The headier scenes in the movie kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
  • Her headier adventures are always the most talked about.

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  1. French:plus enivrant, plus palpitant, ...
  2. German:berauschender, aufregender, ...
  3. Italian:più inebriante, più emozionante, ...
  4. Spanish:más embriagador, más emocionante, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais inebriante, mais emocionante, ...
  6. Chinese:更醉人, 更令人兴奋, ...
  7. Japanese:より酔わせる, よりエキサイティング, ...
  8. Arabic:أشد إسكارًا, أَكْثَر إِثَارَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁכֵּר יוֹתֵר, מְרַגֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:более опьяняющий, более захватывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:більш п'янкий, більш захоплюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक मादक, अधिक रोमांचक, ...
heady
ˈhɛdi
headiest

Definition of heady - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
senseshaving a strong effect on the senses, especially smell or taste
  • The heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room..
intoxicating potent
2.
emotionexciting or exhilarating
  • The heady thrill of victory was palpable in the air..
intoxicating stimulating thrilling
3.
intellectualRareintellectually stimulating or challengingRare
  • The heady discussion on philosophy lasted for hours.
intellectual stimulating thought-provoking
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Expressions with heady

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strong and intoxicating drink
The heady brew left everyone feeling dizzy.
state of great success or achievement
She reached the heady heights of her career.
persuasive reasoning that overwhelms with its logic or passion
His heady argument convinced everyone in the room.
intellectually stimulating or exciting material or experience
The professor's lecture was heady stuff for the students.
feeling very excited or thrilled because of winning
The team was heady with victory after the final match.

Origin of heady

English, head (chief) + -y (having)

Examples of heady in a sentence

  • The heady flavor of the spices made the dish unforgettable.
  • The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room.
  • The heady excitement of the crowd was contagious.
  • The book club enjoyed a heady novel that sparked debate.
  • Her lecture on quantum physics was quite heady for the students.

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  1. French:enivrant, exaltant, ...
  2. German:berauschend, aufregend, ...
  3. Italian:intenso, stimolante, ...
  4. Spanish:intenso, emocionante, ...
  5. Portuguese:intenso, emocionante, ...
  6. Chinese:浓烈的, 令人兴奋的, ...
  7. Japanese:芳醇な, 興奮する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفَّاذ, مُثِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁכֵּר, מְרַגֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:пьянящий, волнующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:п'янкий, захоплюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:मादक, रोमांचक, ...
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