noun
mentalist
Mentalist (noun) means a performer who appears to read minds or predict thoughts, usually through psychological tricks rather than genuine telepathy. Example: “The mentalist guessed three numbers the audience member had only thought of.”
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A performer who appears to read minds or predict thoughts, usually through psychological tricks rather than genuine telepathy.
"The mentalist guessed three numbers the audience member had only thought of."
How to use mentalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stage performer who does mind-reading style tricks.
Common pairings
stage mentalist
mentalist act
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Word forms
- Plural
- mentalists
- Comparative
- more mentalist
- Superlative
- most mentalist
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The _____ guessed three numbers the audience member had only thought of.
Etymology
From mental + -ist.
Rhymes for mentalist
realist
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idealist
finalist
loyalist
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socialist
herbalist
capitalist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mentalist” mean?
The word “mentalist” means a performer who appears to read minds or predict thoughts, usually through psychological tricks rather than genuine telepathy. In plain terms, a stage performer who does mind-reading style tricks.
How do you use “mentalist” in a sentence?
Here is “mentalist” used in a sentence: “The mentalist guessed three numbers the audience member had only thought of.”
What part of speech is “mentalist”?
“Mentalist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mentalist?
"mentalist" (noun) means a performer who appears to read minds or predict thoughts, usually through psychological tricks rather than genuine telepathy.
