Heady

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdi/

Definitions of heady

adjective exciting or exhilarating

Example Sentences

A1 The heady aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

A2 She felt a heady mix of excitement and nervousness before her first day of school.

B1 The heady success of their latest product launch boosted morale in the company.

B2 The heady atmosphere of the concert made everyone feel alive and energized.

C1 The heady combination of champagne and caviar made for a luxurious dining experience.

C2 The heady feeling of accomplishment after completing a marathon was indescribable.

Examples of heady in a Sentence

formal The heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.

informal We had a heady night out on the town, dancing and laughing until dawn.

slang That concert was so heady, man. The music was just unreal.

figurative The team was riding a heady wave of success, winning game after game.

Grammatical Forms of heady

• past tense: headed
• plural: headies
• comparative: headier
• superlative: headiest
• present tense: head
• future tense: will head
• perfect tense: have headed
• continuous tense: is heading
• singular: heady
• positive degree: heady
• infinitive: to head
• gerund: heading
• participle: heading

Origin and Evolution of heady

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'heady' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'hefed', meaning 'having a head'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'heady' evolved to refer to something intoxicating or exciting, often in a figurative sense rather than literal. It came to describe something that is powerful or overwhelming in its effect.