headlong

Adjective Satellite

• excessively quick
  • "a headlong rush to sell"
• with the head foremost
  • "a headlong dive into the pool"

Adverb

• with the head foremost
  • "the runner slid headlong into third base"
• at breakneck speed
  • "burst headlong through the gate"
• in a hasty and foolhardy manner
  • "he fell headlong in love with his cousin"

Adv

• With the head first or down.
• With an unrestrained forward motion.
• Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; in haste, hastily.

Adj

• Precipitous.
• Plunging downwards head foremost.
• Rushing forward without restraint.
• Reckless; impetuous.

Verb

• To precipitate.

Adjective

• Done with impetuous haste and without deliberation; headfirst.

Examples

• Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.
• He made a HEADLONG rush for the triple-word score, ignoring all defensive plays.

Synonyms

hasty, headfirst, precipitately, rashly, head first

Antonyms

arselong, feet first

Anagrams of headlong