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 The Iraq War, the Covid-19 pandemic, the billionaire bubble and a social media audit are among the heady subjects tackled in cinemas this month. — David Faris, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026 When the young woman returned to her university in California, the late summer was humid and heady. — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The first incorporates a heady blend of cinnamon, clove, garlic, various chile powders and guajillo paste for a fruity, earthy flavor that’s mildly smoky. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 For Lloyd, that has resulted in a show that captures the heady rush of falling head over heels. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heady

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Shopper Keda Brock, a Rochester native now living in Charlotte, was one of those ecstatic shoppers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
The range, the variety, the freshness, the ecstatic culture of experimentation.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ecstatic

Adjective

Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
That opened the door to a rich landscape of DIY VR development, complete with software tools and hardware advice on how to get started.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

However, between a two-game injury absence for Gaines and Riley taking it to another gear, the 5-foot-10 running back is now giving Bronco fans giddy memories of 2024 Ashton Jeanty.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
This story of an artificial intelligence in extreme existential crisis is primarily constructed for MCU superfans, the kind who get giddy over Easter eggs and can recite reams of backstory minutiae off the top of their domes.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

His astute stand-up and withering, spot-on insights into race, relationships and celebrity have influenced countless comedians and writers.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Her astute explanations, along with conversations with former immigration judges and other experts, helped turn a convoluted topic into a clear story.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of astute

Adjective

As gusty winds begin to flow out of the northeast later this week, the combination of dry air and this offshore breeze will combine into an especially potent and widespread risk for spreading fire through Saturday across nearly the entire state.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
No, the party insists that Republicans are in charge, making voters angry with their handling of the economy and the Middle East, so the culture-war politicking that worked for a decade won’t be as potent in November.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of potent

Adjective

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, NOS or whippets, has legal uses in medical and dental work, but is often used recreationally due to its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Endings are always the most euphoric parts of a novel to write.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of euphoric

Adjective

On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Bajaria’s foresight was sharper, investing in local language productions and building up Netflix’s global presence (almost two dozen international offices were opened during Bajaria’s reign).

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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