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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Image For the United States, Vietnam became a mind-bending wake-up call: America’s immense power was deadly, technologically superior — and not enough to subdue a resistant nation. The New York Times, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The stars and galaxies depicted here span a mind-bending range of distances. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025 In a bidding war, Amazon has landed mind-bending horror thriller Stillwater, based on the Skybound comic book series by Chip Zdarsky and Ramon K. Perez, with a series order. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025 Immerse yourself in experiential pieces, giant sculptures, and mind-bending installations, learning the fascinating stories behind each of the artworks. Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.

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