mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

1

: bearing in mind : aware

be mindful of how you use your power

—Ayesha Grice

2

: inclined to be aware

a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans

—New Republic

mindfully

ˈmīn(d)-fə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• aware

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

Recent Examples on the Web

Being mindful of edges and seams: Water can seep in and cause peeling over time. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025

The new detour is narrow and trail users are asked to slow down, watch for others and be mindful of the next-door equestrian neighbors. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025

But interestingly, those who were more mindful, present, accepting and grounded, were less impacted by these fluctuations. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Approaching it as something to work on together builds trust, respect and more mindful habits. —Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mindful

• unmindful

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

: keeping in mind : aware

mindful of the time

mindfully

-fə-lē 

adverb