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heady
(heady)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛdi/
adjective
(
headier
,
headiest
)
(of alcoholic drink) potent; intoxicating:
several bottles of heady local wine
having a strong or exhilarating effect:
a heady, exotic perfume
the heady days of my youth
Derivatives
headily
adverb
headiness
noun
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