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mind–bending

adjective mind–bend·ing \ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ\

: causing changes to the mind or to behavior

: very confusing, exciting, etc.

Full Definition of MIND-BENDING

:  mind-blowing
— mind–bend·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of MIND-BENDING

1952

Related to MIND-BENDING

Synonyms
breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
Antonyms
unexciting

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