headlong
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛdˌɫɔŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "headlong"in English

headlong
01

with the head positioned forward

headlong definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
She tumbled headlong down the hill, laughing all the way.
Examples
They rushed headlong into the merger without proper planning.
headlong
01

(of movement) with the head leading

headlong definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
He suffered a headlong fall down the stairs.
02

(of action) done rashly or without thinking

Examples
It was a headlong decision made under pressure.
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