Definition of Headlong

1. Adjective. Excessively quick. "A headlong rush to sell"

Exact synonyms: Hasty
Similar to: Hurried
Derivative terms: Haste, Hastiness

2. Adverb. With the head foremost. "The runner slid headlong into third base"
Exact synonyms: Headfirst

3. Adjective. With the head foremost. "A headlong dive into the pool"
Exact synonyms: Headfirst
Similar to: Forward

4. Adverb. At breakneck speed. "Burst headlong through the gate"
Exact synonyms: Precipitately
Partainyms: Precipitate

5. Adverb. In a hasty and foolhardy manner. "He fell headlong in love with his cousin"
Exact synonyms: Rashly
Partainyms: Rash

Definition of Headlong

1. adv. With the head foremost; as, to fall headlong.

2. a. Rash; precipitate; as, headlong folly.

Definition of Headlong

1. rash; impetuous [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Headlong

headless
headlessness
headlessnesses
headlight
headlights
headlike
headline
headlined
headliner
headliners
headlines
headlinese
headlining
headlock
headlocks
headlong (current term)
headman
headmark
headmarks
headmaster
headmasters
headmastership
headmasterships
headmen
headmistress
headmistresses
headmistressship
headmost
headmould shot
headnote

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