mind-boggling

adjective

mind-bog·​gling ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce mind-boggling (audio)
Synonyms of mind-bogglingnext
: mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming
mind-bogglingly
ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ-lē How to pronounce mind-boggling (audio)
adverb

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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
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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 Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 In 2018, Hurricane Lane squeezed out a mind-boggling 4 feet of rain across the eastern side of the Big Island. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 In a recent survey of 1,000 Gen Zers, the company found that a mind-boggling 20 percent had a parent come with them to a job interview. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mind-boggling was in 1955

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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-boggling. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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