Head-over-heels Definition

adverb
Tumbling upside down.
She tripped and rolled head over heels down the hill.
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At top speed; frantically.

Hearing the noise in the dark, the children ran head over heels back home.
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Hopelessly smitten.

He was head over heels in love with the girl next door.
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Synonyms:
  • in great confusion
  • topsy-turvily
  • topsy-turvy
  • heels over head

Origin of Head-over-heels

  • Emerged in the 14th century as "heels over head", which is more literally accurate, as "head over heels" is the more standard state of being. "Heels over head" evolved into "head over heels" in common use departing its literal meaning, probably for reasons of phrasal elegance.

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Head-over-heels Sentence Examples

  • That woman is head over heels in love.

  • One classic expression of psychological projection is head-over-heels infatuation.

  • In the end, Scorpio will be head over heels in love with her champion and may even let Capricorn carry her off to his mountain castle.

  • If you love baking but aren't head over heels with the idea of Valentine's Day and all that it stands for, use the holiday as an excuse to break the mold.

  • Take your time; begin the search early, and comparison shop until you find a dress you'll fall head over heels for!

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