headlong

Meaning of headlong in English

Adjective

1. with the head going first

The plane began a headlong plunge towards the ground.
The economy is on a headlong dive to disaster.

2. without thinking; reckless or rushing

He made a headlong decision.

Adverb

1. with your head going first

He dived headlong into the water.
She fell headlong down the stairs.

2. without thinking; in a reckless or rushing manner

She rushed headlong into marriage.