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

• alive
• apprehensive
• aware
• cognizant
• conscious
• sensible
• sentient
• ware
• witting

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

But the fight for bin space can be avoided if passengers are mindful of each other — and the limited space — from the start. —Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024

However, be mindful of potential miscommunications or general misunderstandings on June 16, as Venus squares off with Neptune. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024

The exec was born in India to a Sanskrit scholar mother, who taught him how to be mindful. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024

Werner emphasizes the importance of mindful ordering, suggesting that diners focus on lean proteins like steamed or grilled chicken, fish, and lean cuts of beef. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

: keeping in mind : aware

mindful of the time

mindfully

-fə-lē 

adverb