HEADY Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

heady

adjective

ˈhe-dē

Definition of heady

as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion still heady from his election win, he announced his first cabinet appointments

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as in smart

having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment one of the headiest politicians around, he knows how to read the public mood at any given moment

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as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) a rich meal full of heady sauces and strong spices

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Recent Examples of heady These are heady days for the chipmaker, which is close to opening the first phase of its $50 billion Boise manufacturing plant. — Mark Dee july 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 The other is always saffron-rosewater, which is sunshine-yellow, heady as a summer garden, and lusciously silken in texture. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 This translation of the Chevy C10 carries itself with an air of gravitas that imparts a heady sense of assuredness to the driver. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 That’s because the costs of plunging back into the conflict now are prohibitive for both the US and Iran and that comes against the backdrop of some heady domestic political winds ahead of the midterms. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heady

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Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.

— PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The ecstatic scenes across the country after a Mexico win, most notably in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, the three host cities, paint the picture of a nation spellbound by its football team.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of ecstatic

Adjective

Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of smart

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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.

— Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
For now, the stock market and the credit market are telling slightly different stories about the same companies, one giddy and one wary.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Red apples, especially deeper red varieties, contain higher levels of anthocyanins, potent antioxidants.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
That potent symbolism has been evident in the black funeral flags hanging over city streets since his death referencing the seventh-century martyrdom of Shi'ism's third imam, Hossein.

— Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of potent

Adjective

Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Elevating my euphoric state further is the Sonorium, an extraordinary sound dome that claims to be the largest in the world.

— Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026

Definition of euphoric

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In addition to the sharp shape, the coffee brown shade gives the bag a more elevated feel.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
During male puberty, rising testosterone drives the cartilage to grow forward and meet at a sharper angle, while simultaneously lengthening the vocal folds and vocal tract housed just behind it.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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