MIND-BLOWING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

mind-blowing

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-iŋ

Definition of mind-blowing

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending

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Recent Examples of mind-blowing Seeing dinosaur bones and tracks in the wild is altogether mind-blowing. — Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2026 My question about that, first of all, what a mind-blowing idea. — Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 The mind-blowing athleticism that had caught Yost’s attention was on display. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Native oaks, evergreens, yew woods, and shrubs speckle this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—and the flora works in tandem to create a mind-blowing sea of green. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-blowing

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Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Canaletto, a prominent member of the Venetian school, is best known for his breathtaking oil paintings of Venice and London.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

The Patriots will finish second in the West Valley League and could be an intriguing first-round matchup in the City Section Open Division playoffs.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

That urgency has marked Holden’s prolific output—especially the thrilling first installment of his Supreme Magnetic series in 2025 and 2022’s Joe Frog—as the Harlem rapper uses his street-hustling past to paint an autobiographical portrait.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Bringing its many moving parts together is an impressive feat — and makes for a thrilling night at the theater.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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