heady
adjective/ˈhɛdi/
Frequency rank: #13,926 most common English word
Meaning
Having a strong, exhilarating, or intoxicating effect on the senses or mind.
Example sentence
The mountain air was so heady that we felt dizzy and euphoric all at once.
Synonyms & related words
- intoxicating
- exhilarating
- invigorating
- stimulating
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