mind-altering

American

[mahynd-awl-ter-ing] / ˈmaɪndˌɔl tər ɪŋ /

adjective

causing marked changes in patterns of mood and behavior, as a hallucinogenic drug.

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The “Pose” star said the emotional ordeal has been mind-altering.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When we expect restaurant experiences to be mind-altering, we often set ourselves up for disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

There is something mysterious and beautiful about embracing the idea that our expectations influence us in such profound ways and that we don’t need mind-altering substances to alter our minds.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2024

Why would insects consume mind-altering substances if there isn't a mind to alter?

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023

Such a mind-altering exploration of mortality, the supernatural and colonialism.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

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