head over heels

adverb

1
a
: in or as if in a somersault : helter-skelter
2
: very much : deeply
head over heels in love

Examples of head over heels in a Sentence

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He got engaged to Brittany Wisniewski and was head over heels in love with her (after he got rejected by Hannah Jiles). Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 Some people fall head over heels with intense passion, while others grow their bond slowly, building on deep friendship. Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Any woman would fall head over heels in love with him. R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024 Olivia Munn is head over heels for her new baby girl! Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for head over heels 

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of head over heels was in 1694

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“Head over heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20over%20heels. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

head over heels

adverb
1
: in or as if in a somersault
fell head over heels down the hill
2
: very much : deeply
head over heels in love
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