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headiest

 

[ ˈhɛdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

intensity of effects

Headiest describes something that causes strong feelings or excitement, often in a way that is overwhelming. This term is frequently used to describe alcoholic beverages or experiences that have a potent emotional impact.

Synonyms

exhilarating, intoxicating, overwhelming

Examples of usage

  • The headiest cocktail at the bar left everyone feeling euphoric.
  • The headiest moments of the concert made it unforgettable.
  • He felt the headiest rush of adrenaline after winning the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "headiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais intenso

🇮🇳 सबसे तीव्र

🇩🇪 am intensivsten

🇮🇩 paling kuat

🇺🇦 найінтенсивніший

🇵🇱 najintensywniejszy

🇯🇵 最も強い

🇫🇷 le plus intense

🇪🇸 el más intenso

🇹🇷 en yoğun

🇰🇷 가장 강한

🇸🇦 الأكثر كثافة

🇨🇿 nejintenzivnější

🇸🇰 najintenzívnejší

🇨🇳 最强的

🇸🇮 najintenzivnejši

🇮🇸 mest ákafur

🇰🇿 ең күшті

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ძლიერი

🇦🇿 ən güclü

🇲🇽 el más intenso

Etymology

The word 'heady' has its roots in the Old English 'hæd', which refers to being intoxicated or inebriated. Initially, it described the sensation of being light-headed, as if one were floating due to the effects of alcohol. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass more than just drunkenness. By the latter part of the 19th century, 'heady' began to also describe anything that inspired a sense of exhilaration or excitement, such as thrilling experiences or intense emotions. The superlative form 'headiest' emerged as a way to emphasize the extreme version of these feelings or qualities. Today, 'headiest' can apply to various contexts where emotions or experiences reach their peak intensity, often accompanied by a sense of euphoria or loss of control.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,653, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.