mind-bending

adjective

mind-bend·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ How to pronounce mind-bending (audio)
mind-bendingly adverb

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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That worldliness informs the city’s array of attractions, many of which are only a few years — or even just a few months — old, from creative cafes and genre-defining restaurants to intimate galleries and mind-bending museums of fine art. New York Times, 10 July 2025 Evil mega-corporations, brilliant hackers, mind-bending twists and nefarious conspiracies. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Austin Psych Fest is set to return to The Far Out Lounge from April 25-27, delivering a mind-bending sonic adventure. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Understanding the reality of it is a mind-bending task. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-bending was in 1952

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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-bending. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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