mind-bending

adjective

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

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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Netflix has shared the mind-bending new trailer for the seventh season of Black Mirror, arriving on the streaming service on April 10. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025 With mind-bending obstacles coming at them from every direction, Jack, Lily and their family must work together to stand a chance against some tough competition. Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 As a horror filmmaker, Barker is also developing a feature length version of The Chair, a mind-bending 25-minute short that has attracted more than 7 million views on YouTube. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 These stars whiz through space at the mind-bending speed of several million miles per hour. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Mar. 2025.

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