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mind–boggling

adjective mind–bog·gling \-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ\

: having a very powerful or overwhelming effect on the mind : amazingly or confusingly large, great, etc.

Full Definition of MIND-BOGGLING

: mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming

— mind–bog·gling·ly \-lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of MIND-BOGGLING

1955

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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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