mind-bending

adjective

mind-bend·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ 

: mind-blowing

mind-bendingly adverb

Synonyms of mind-bending

• breathtaking
• exciting
• interesting
• intriguing
• thrilling

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot

Recent Examples on the Web

If the time for the Canucks to be bold wasn’t necessarily in the early part of this week, as the trade market hit this mind-bending fever pitch, then make no mistake, that moment is quickly approaching. —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Currently, Yuchen Lei is developing a number of projects, including a mind-bending psychological thriller that will mark his feature fiction debut. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 June 2026

Drawing heavily from Japanese kankyō ongaku, the Portland ambient duo explores mind-bending sound design and meditative states in a long-form piece at the nexus of the acoustic and the digital. —Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026

Stemming from a mind-bending series of YouTube videos, it’s projected to be a big hit for A24, if not one of its biggest. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mind-bending

• amending
• appending
• ascending
• attending
• befriending
• commending
• contending
• defending
• depending
• descending
• distending
• expending