heady (adj.)

  1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; judicious use of ones money; a wise decision

    [ Syn: judicious , wise ]

  2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic

    [ Syn: intoxicating ]

  3. marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker; became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans-Macaulay; a reckless driver; a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest

    [ Syn: foolhardy , rash , reckless ]

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