mind-bending

adjective

mind-bend·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ How to pronounce mind-bending (audio)
Synonyms of mind-bendingnext
mind-bendingly adverb

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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The timing could not be better, as earlier this month a mind-bending survey of Duchamp’s masterworks opened at the Museum of Modern Art, a short walk away in Midtown. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026 The artistic director, Massimiliano Gioni, has for years staged sprawling, mind-bending exhibitions inside a vault that choked them. Jerry Saltz, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026 The 996 generation Porsche 911 was the first time the Turbo model offered an official droptop option, enabling the hat-wearing and un-bald to enjoy the car’s mind-bending performance al fresco. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-bending was in 1952

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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-bending. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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