MIND-BLOWING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

mind-blowing

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-iŋ

Definition of mind-blowing

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending

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Recent Examples of mind-blowing The mind-blowing athleticism that had caught Yost’s attention was on display. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Native oaks, evergreens, yew woods, and shrubs speckle this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—and the flora works in tandem to create a mind-blowing sea of green. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 Still, there is much old-school horror fun to be had here, with costume designer Liz Keogh Palmer and the team of makeup artists especially deserving of credit with their mind-blowing work on various evil spirits. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 There’s only room for eight guests at each mind-blowing omakase service offered by chef Otto Phan, who serves up rare courses sourced almost exclusively from Japan. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-blowing

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The rise since the era of zero rates has been breathtaking, with the share of income devoted to interest payments up by two-thirds.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
And residents think of it as just another part of island life — a minor inconvenience for small-town community charm, breathtaking views and a break from the hustle of much of the rest of Southern California.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.

— Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Adapted from a story by Henry Bates, the drama is an intriguing science fantasy, made believable by touches of genuine humor and the faint suggestion of a romance between a pretty American widow and a mysterious visitor from another planet.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Atelier Lune One of the more intriguing features of the Camping House is how mobility is integrated into its architectural design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

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