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 mindful alignment of body and mind is the guiding maxim of the spa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

There are plans for much more VeeFriends content, though Vaynerchuk is mindful of growing in a way that makes consumers comfortable — and that includes limiting the use of generative AI, for the time being. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Cramer said investors also must be mindful of Grail's valuation as a money-losing company. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

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