MIND-BOGGLING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

mind-boggling

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ

Definition of mind-boggling

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation a big-box store with a mind-boggling array of home-improvement supplies for the do-it-yourselfer

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Recent Examples of mind-boggling Rams coach Sean McVay said reversing the college football-to-NFL pipeline was mind-boggling. — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The years 2023 and 2024 saw a mind-boggling rise in AI productivity tools. — Sanjot Malhi, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 On the roof, mysterious charm gives way to mind-boggling engineering. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 After all, the technology offers mind-boggling capabilities and the tools are readily available, so what prevents organizations from generating benefits whose value far exceeds productivity boosts—and far exceeds the costs of implementing AI? — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling

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Engineered as a premier compact display for dedicated gaming setups and bedroom home theaters, the Sony A90K OLED delivers breathtaking visual fidelity.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

There was a seismic roster shift in June, five weeks after another intriguing draft class arrived.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Big games Week three in high school football has so many intriguing games that fans will have lots of choices this week.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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