Synonyms

mind-blowing

American

[mahynd-bloh-ing] / ˈmaɪndˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

adjective

Slang.

overwhelming; astounding.

Spending a week in the jungle was a mind-blowing experience.
producing a hallucinogenic effect.

a mind-blowing drug.

mind-blowing British

adjective

informal producing euphoria; psychedelic

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Etymology

Origin of mind-blowing

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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With that in mind, blowing the lead was a missed opportunity for Daniel Farke's team, who have lost only one of their last 10 league matches.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

UCLA’s run defense, or lack thereof, was equally mind blowing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Their combined sales are "absolutely mind blowing," Dergarabedian said, with second-weekend numbers that "would have been hailed as opening weekend wins."

From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2023

Finds liaison officer Lori Rogerson said despite being made of prehistoric gold "it could have been made yesterday", which is "mind blowing".

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

Do you mind blowing the other way next time?

From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford

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