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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For me, back in ’84, when they came out, it was mind-blowing what they were doing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
It’s always more mind-blowing to see properties with your own eyes; listing images can never quite capture them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Allu Arjun hailed its "patriotism with swag", Preity Zinta called it "mind-blowing", and veteran Anupam Kher described it as "outstanding" - "a film that makes you feel deeply proud of your country".
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Like the Philadelphia-born, Italian American that I am, I had a newfound determination to make sure everyone I knew had the mind-blowing experience of tasting my favorite coconutty, bite-sized treat.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Then again, this whole quest had been one mind-blowing event after another.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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