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Definition of mindblowing

mindblowing

/ˈmaɪndˌbloʊ.ɪŋ/
mind · blow · ing
Adverb:mindblowingly
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mindblowing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Overwhelmingly impressive, astonishing, or hard to comprehend.

Example

"The documentary presented mindblowing footage of deep-sea ecosystems never before seen by humans."

2

Producing an intensely altered state of consciousness or hallucination (especially of a psychedelic drug or sensory experience).

Example

"The band's light show was designed to create a mindblowing sensory experience for the audience."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as 'mind-blowing' in formal or edited prose.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s counterculture, originally referring to the psychedelic effects of hallucinogenic drugs before broadening to mean anything overwhelmingly impressive.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mindblowing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mindblowing
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