mind-blowing
Americanadjective
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overwhelming; astounding.
Spending a week in the jungle was a mind-blowing experience.
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producing a hallucinogenic effect.
a mind-blowing drug.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of mind-blowing
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“The fact that I walked out of there with a confession was just mind-blowing,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times
"Walking into Capitol Studios was just mind-blowing," he said.
From BBC
With reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pacing the offensive attack and an airtight defense walling off the rim on the other end, the Thunder have put up a mind-blowing +16.0 net rating, entering Wednesday’s game.
The fact that it happens to be written by my father is mind-blowing.
From Los Angeles Times
A headteacher said people's generosity was "mind-blowing" after enough funds were raised to make a Christmas hamper for every child at her school.
From BBC
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