mind-bending

adjective

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

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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What developed was an immersive experience that allows visitors to interact with the art in bizarre and mind-bending ways. Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 The fact that Olympia and Matty are working together is a sort of mind-bending thing. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026 Flip Circus was created by the Vazquez family and will feature mind-bending magic, comedy, juggling, trapeze, martial arts, plus more performances. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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