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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An interesting two-tone enamel engraving in black and ivory coils around the vibrant orange resin of the fountain pen and rollerball, recalling the poster’s hypnotic motif - a metaphor for the film’s mind-bending complexity. Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The attraction includes dozens of optical illusions and mind-bending exhibits that create unusual photo opportunities. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025 Suddenly, that knockoff goes from bargain basement brilliance to mind-bending budget buster. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Letting The Horse Out Of The Barn Some final thoughts for now on this mind-bending topic. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2025.

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