Synonyms for Heady & Similar Words
Definition of heady
- adjective
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a wise decision"
- extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
- 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"-Macaulay; "a reckless driver"; "a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest"
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Writing tips for "heady"
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