Meaning & Definition of Headlong in English
English⟶
Headlong
/hɛdlɔŋ/
adjective
1. Excessively quick
- "Made a hasty exit"
- "A headlong rush to sell"
synonym:
- hasty,
- headlong
2. With the head foremost
- "A headfirst plunge down the stairs"
- "A headlong dive into the pool"
synonym:
- headfirst,
- headlong
adverb
1. With the head foremost
- "The runner slid headlong into third base"
synonym:
- headlong,
- headfirst
2. At breakneck speed
- "Burst headlong through the gate"
synonym:
- headlong,
- precipitately
3. In a hasty and foolhardy manner
- "He fell headlong in love with his cousin"
synonym:
- headlong,
- rashly
Examples of using
The car went out of control and pitched headlong into the river.