thought reading

or thought-reading

noun

1. mind reading.

Other Words From

• thought reader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of thought reading¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

I thought reading them would get me through my two-week sentence.

From Literature

“I thought reading the book would help Epsilon-5 adjust to the new planet.”

From Literature

Price, who was born in Columbus, Ohio, says that as a boy, he initially thought reading was boring.

From Washington Post

I didn’t pick up this quintessential American novel, or any other, because I thought reading it would be good for me.

From New York Times

So my first thought reading Burneko's screed was, "Oh my god, this is 2,500 words of 'Your husband must be so embarrassed.'"

From Salon