noun

mentalist

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA stage performer who does mind-reading style tricks.

Common pairings

stage mentalist mentalist act

more mentalist comparative, mentalists plural, most mentalist superlative

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The _____ guessed three numbers the audience member had only thought of.

From mental + -ist.

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