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 And the federal government is so overstretched that its $40 trillion debt is on track to hit a mind-boggling $50 trillion in just three years. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 This whole album has been mind-boggling for me — even just getting the Usher sample cleared, meeting Usher and Chris Brown and hanging with these people. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 The all-new Octola II Ultra Lodge sleeps 17 with both the exact price and location kept hush-hush, and all the mind-boggling logistics taken care of by Octola. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling

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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

The British singer-songwriter and producer began her career as an elusive internet figure with a skill for crafting intriguing earworms.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.

— Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

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