headlong (Meaning)
headlong (s)
excessively quick
with the head foremost
headlong (r)
with the head foremost
at breakneck speed
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
headlong (a. & adv.)
With the head foremost; as, to fall headlong.
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation.
Hastily; without delay or respite.
headlong (a.)
Rash; precipitate; as, headlong folly.
Steep; precipitous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of headlong
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Synonyms:
- rush
- swift
- pell-mell
- quick
- helter-skelter
- flying
- gadarene
- impetuous
- makeshift
- drive-by
- spontaneous
- abrupt
- precipitate
- rapid
- cursory
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headlong Sentence Examples
- The reckless driver plunged headlong into oncoming traffic.
- She dove headlong into the icy waters without hesitation.
- The students rushed headlong into the library to avoid the rain.
- The company invested headlong in the new technology, hoping for big returns.
- The politician jumped headlong into the debate, eager to voice his opinions.
- The child ran headlong into the arms of his waiting mother.
- The soldiers charged headlong into enemy territory, their courage unwavering.
- The frightened deer bolted headlong through the thicket.
- Mary dove headlong into her research, determined to find the answer.
- The protesters surged headlong towards the barricade, their voices raised in defiance.
FAQs About the word headlong
excessively quick, with the head foremost, with the head foremost, at breakneck speed, in a hasty and foolhardy mannerWith the head foremost; as, to fall headlo
impulsive, hasty, reckless, rushed, rash, sudden,hurried, precipitous, overhasty, rush
unrushed, calculated, unhurried, unrushed, deliberate,deliberate, unhurried, calculated, tentative, hesitating
The reckless driver plunged headlong into oncoming traffic.
She dove headlong into the icy waters without hesitation.
The students rushed headlong into the library to avoid the rain.
The company invested headlong in the new technology, hoping for big returns.
