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 of mindful

• aware

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ellisons are also mindful of other major movie and TV streamers, particularly Amazon, Apple, and Disney, which bulked up a few years ago by acquiring most of Fox's entertainment assets. —David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025

Her treatments blend sculptural massage, lymphatic drainage, microcurrent and microchanneling with breathwork, nervous system regulation and mindful conversations around sleep, hormones and gut health. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025

The lower two levels, both currently open, literally form the foundation of Hue House—a mindful choice by the cofounders. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

Be mindful of your child’s autonomy. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 5 Dec. 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