Meaning & use

Boggling

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Overwhelming the mind with astonishment or confusion; causing someone to hesitate or be bewildered.

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The sheer scale of the universe is boggling to contemplate.

Her ability to solve the puzzle in seconds left everyone boggling at the screen.

A note on using this word

Most familiar in the compound 'mind-boggling,' used to describe something almost too vast or complex to comprehend.

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