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boggling

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɑɡəɫɪŋ// UK //bˈɒɡlɪŋ// bog·gling

adj. describing something that is so strange, large, or complex that your mind cannot easily understand it.

adj. overwhelming the mental capacity to comprehend or process due to sheer scale, complexity, or absurdity. Often used in the compound 'mind-boggling'.


SIMPLE

The size of the universe is truly boggling.

CONTEXTUAL

The sheer amount of data generated by the new telescope is boggling for even the most advanced computers.

COMPLEX

Faced with a boggling array of conflicting evidence, the jury struggled to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberation.

Synonyms
Usage

Primarily functions as a participial adjective; frequently paired with 'mind' to form the compound 'mind-boggling'.

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