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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The work done on the station is impressive, but this system is just as mind-boggling. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 June 2026 The fake outrage over fans saying not-so-nice things to a professional athlete has been mind-boggling. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 There have been a lot of Emmys noms in that time — 1,208, which is a little mind-boggling. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Stop at the pullouts for mind-boggling views of the Snake Valley below and countless peaks, plus access to popular trailheads. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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