Mind-blowing: Meaning, Examples & Usage

Meaning 1：astonishing (Mind-blowing)

Mind-blowing 🔊

/ˈmaɪnd ˈbloʊɪŋ/

adj.

It describes something so amazing, exciting, or surprising that it feels like it could blow your mind.

astonishing 🔊

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/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/

adj.

Describes something so amazing, exciting, or surprising that it feels overwhelming.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'mind' and 'blowing', meaning to blow one's mind with amazement.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture your mind as a balloon that pops from sheer astonishment—that's mind-blowing.

📖 Example

When the lights came on after the concert, my friend turned to me and said, "That was absolutely mind-blowing!" 🔊 When the lights came on after the concert, my friend turned to me and said, "That was absolutely mind-blowing!"

🔗 Collocations

mind-blowing experience – an experience that is extremely impressive and surprising

mind-blowing performance – a performance that amazes and astonishes the audience

mind-blowing revelation – a shocking or surprising piece of information

🔄 Synonyms

amazing (adj.) – causing great surprise or wonder

astonishing (adj.) – extremely surprising or impressive

breathtaking (adj.) – so impressive that it takes one's breath away

🚫 Antonyms

ordinary (adj.) – commonplace, not special or impressive

unimpressive (adj.) – failing to evoke admiration or wonder

🌱 Derivatives

mind-blown (adj.) – in a state of extreme amazement

📖 Cultural Story

Popularized in 1960s counterculture, often linked to psychedelic experiences and rock music, describing overwhelming sensory or intellectual impact.