mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
Recent Examples on the Web Try to be mindful of incorporating natural movement into your day-to-day life, whether that’s swapping a commute in a car for a walk or taking the stairs wherever possible. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024 Saturday, March 9 Outdoor Yoga, 8:30 a.m. and Meditation 10 a.m. at Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: Beginner-friendly, yoga, meditation, and mindful dialogue on grass and under tall trees every Saturday. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024 As founder Kate McLeod, explains, body moisturizer felt like an ideal opportunity to help herself, and her customers, connect with the body for a more mindful self-care experience. Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024 Nothing is building a smartphone line that encourages users be more mindful of their screen time. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Mar. 2024 This can include activities like yoga, tai chi or other forms of mindful movement. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Be mindful that none of the plastic components should be put in the dishwasher, so everything (except the glass blender bowl and glass cup) must be washed by hand. Laura Denby, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024 The Panthers shouldn’t just bend to Burns’ demands, but the front office also needs to be mindful that Burns is a top-three player on the team, and his cap number could put a stranglehold on their ability to upgrade multiple positions if the tag lingers into free agency. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024 And be mindful of repercussions when using any pesticide. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'mindful.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near mindful

Cite this Entry

“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on mindful

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!