mind-boggling

adjective

mind-bog·​gling ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ 

: mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming

mind-bogglingly

ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of mind-boggling

• breathtaking
• exciting
• interesting
• intriguing
• thrilling

Examples of mind-boggling in a Sentence

a big-box store with a mind-boggling array of home-improvement supplies for the do-it-yourselfer

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, Jokic’s 35 post-up possessions through seven games were still the most in the league, according to NBA data provided by Synergy, and his efficiency has been mind-boggling. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025

The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores. —Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025

Mundane loot like monster teeth and eyeballs all have different effects when paired with a basic attack, making for a mind-boggling number of combinations for how to dole out punishment. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025

That’s just mind-boggling to me, in the National Football League that there can be strength of schedule. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above