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Comparative for having a high concentration of an active ingredient
“It is the latest in town and a deadly and rather heady combination of coffee and vodka.”
Comparative for having a high alcoholic content
“You can certainly drink it on its own, but bear in mind that it's a heady 14% alcohol.”
Comparative for experiencing or marked by overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
“I was still heady from the rush of finally ordering my first real drink at a New York bar.”
Comparative for having a strong or exhilarating effect
“The result is an eminently readable account that captures the spirit of those heady days.”
Comparative for rash or impetuous
“We made the heady decision to poach a sales manager from one of our competitors who demanded a salary well in excess of anything we could realistically afford.”
Comparative for having or showing shrewdness and good judgment
“Walter was a good man, a heady individual who thought about things.”
Comparative for having enchanting qualities
Comparative for deeply felt by one's senses, especially if unpleasant
Comparative for tending to make one (actually or metaphorically) dizzy or confused
Comparative for stubbornly or unreasonably adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course
Comparative for striking in appearance or effect
Comparative for highly stimulating to the senses
Comparative for causing or eliciting a strong or passionate reaction
Comparative for causing anger, offense, or a strong negative reaction
Comparative for having or giving off a pleasant (or neutral) odor
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