mind-blowing

adjective

mind-blow·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-iŋ 

1

: psychedelic sense 1a

2

: mind-boggling

mindblower

ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-ər 

noun

mind-blowingly adverb

Synonyms

• breathtaking
• charged
• electric
• electrifying
• exciting
• exhilarating
• exhilarative
• galvanic
• galvanizing
• hair-raising
• heart-stopping
• inspiring
• intoxicating
• kicky
• mind-bending
• mind-boggling
• rip-roaring
• rousing
• stimulating
• stirring
• thrilling

Examples of mind-blowing in a Sentence

viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending

Recent Examples on the Web

Mark Hughes Godzilla’s Future Godzilla Minus One was much more than its mind-blowing visual effects, but those hyper-realistic near-documentary quality scenes definitely elevated the film’s reputation and theatrical footprint. —Mark Hughes, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Related article Accidentally exposed yellowish-green crystals reveal ‘mind-blowing’ finding on Mars, scientists say Perseverance’s latest observation carries on the tradition of Mars rovers that have served as the few spectators to glimpse — and record — a Martian eclipse. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

From simple time-and-date models within the Classique collection to the mind-blowing technological innovation of the Élégante collection (from which the most expensive quartz watch ever sold derives), Journe’s inventions are idiosyncratic, beautiful, and museum-grade. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024

Then park the mind-blowing feat of engineering on display. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1