Simple Definition of mind-boggling

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mind-boggling

adjective

informal : having a very powerful or overwhelming effect on the mind
a mind-boggling [=stunning] performance
: amazingly or confusingly large, great, etc.
a mind-boggling array of options
He received a mind-boggling $200 million in pay.
The sheer vastness of space is mind-boggling.

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