Vocabulary Entry

headlong

|adjective • adverb

adjective

Moving rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner.

Example Sentences

"The hiker took a headlong plunge down the rocky slope."

"She made a headlong dash for the exit as the fire alarm rang."

"His headlong rush into the project left little time for planning."

adverb

Example Sentences

"He ran headlong into the street without looking."

"They fell headlong into the debate, offering opposing views."

"The children jumped into the pool headlong, laughing with delight."