headed

American  

[hed-id] / ˈhɛd ɪd /

adjective

1. having a heading heading or course.

2. shaped or grown into a head. heads.

3. having the mentality, personality, emotional control, or quality specified, or possessing a specified number of heads heads (usually used in combination).

   a slow-headed student; a two-headed monster.

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headed British  

/ ˈhɛdɪd /

adjective

1. 1. having a head or heads

   2. ( in combination )

      two-headed

      bullet-headed

2. having a heading

   headed notepaper

3. (in combination) having a mind or intellect as specified

   thickheaded

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Other Word Forms

• unheaded adjective
• well-headed adjective

Etymology

Origin of headed

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; head, -ed ³

Example Sentences

The Gateway orbital lunar station was meant to serve both as a point of transfer for astronauts headed to the Moon as well as a platform for research.

From Barron's

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, told reporters late Monday that discussions “have been very positive and productive, and hopefully headed in the right direction.”

From MarketWatch

We also saved species that were headed for oblivion.

From The Wall Street Journal

The allegations are “an important reminder that for generations, women have made critical contributions, often with personal sacrifice and little recognition,” said Yoshimoto-Towery, who formerly headed instructional efforts at L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Central bank officials have used speeches and events to telegraph where they believe the economy and interest rates are headed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• en route