headlong
headlong
Definition
head·long (hed′lôŋ′)
adverb
- with the head first; headfirst
- with uncontrolled speed and force
- recklessly; rashly; impetuously
Etymology: LME hedlong, altered (by assoc. with along) < ME hedelinge(s) < hede, head + -linge, adv. suffix
adjective
- Old Poet. steep; dizzy; precipitous a headlong height
- with or done with the head first or foremost; headfirst
- moving with uncontrolled speed and force
- reckless; impetuous
headlong
Synonyms
headlong Quotes
Headlong themselves they threw Down from the verge of heaven, eternal wrath Burnt after them to the bottomless pit.
Shall I leave all this constant company, And follow headlong, wild uncertain thee?
When his darling sons Hurled headlong to partake with us, shall curse Their frail original, and faded bliss, Faded so soon.
