Associations to the word «Headlong»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
HEADLONG, adverb. With the head first or down.
HEADLONG, adverb. With an unrestrained forward motion.
HEADLONG, adverb. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation.
HEADLONG, adjective. Precipitous.
HEADLONG, adjective. Plunging downwards head foremost.
HEADLONG, adjective. Rushing forward without restraint.
HEADLONG, adjective. (figuratively) Reckless, impetuous.
HEADLONG, verb. (transitive) To precipitate.
Dictionary definition
HEADLONG, adverb. With the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base".
HEADLONG, adverb. At breakneck speed; "burst headlong through the gate".
HEADLONG, adverb. In a hasty and foolhardy manner; "he fell headlong in love with his cousin".
HEADLONG, adjective. Excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush to sell".
HEADLONG, adjective. With the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.