mind-blowing

adjective

mind-blow·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-iŋ How to pronounce mind-blowing (audio)
mindblower noun
mind-blowingly adverb

Examples of mind-blowing in a Sentence

viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending
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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 See all Example Sentences for mind-blowing 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-blowing was in 1966

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“Mind-blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-blowing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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