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.”

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

Word forms

more mentalist comparative, mentalists plural, most mentalist superlative

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

Etymology

From mental + -ist.

Rhymes for mentalist

realist vocalist idealist finalist loyalist medalist socialist herbalist capitalist journalist specialist naturalist

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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.