Definition of headlong

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• headlong is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• headlong is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• headlong is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of headlong

• with the head foremost (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the runner slid headlong into third base
  2. a headlong dive into the pool

  Synonyms

  1. headfirst
• in a hasty and foolhardy manner (adverb)

  Examples

  1. he fell headlong in love with his cousin

  Synonyms

  1. rashly
• at breakneck speed (adverb)

  Examples

  1. burst headlong through the gate

  Synonyms

  1. precipitately
• excessively quick (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a headlong rush to sell

  Synonyms

  1. hasty

See definition of headlong in Merriam Webster