mindful
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mindful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Aware of and paying careful attention to something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
How to use mindful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English gemyndful, built from mind plus the suffix "-ful", meaning "full of attention".
Full origin of mindful →Frequently asked questions
What does “mindful” mean?
The word “mindful” means aware of and paying careful attention to something. In plain terms, paying careful, deliberate attention to something — either in general, or in the specific meditative sense used in mindfulness practice.
How do you pronounce “mindful”?
“Mindful” is pronounced MYND-fl (/ˈmaɪnd.fl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “mindful” in a sentence?
Here is “mindful” used in a sentence: “Be mindful of other people's feelings before you speak.”
What part of speech is “mindful”?
“Mindful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mindful” come from?
The word “mindful” comes from Old English. From Old English gemyndful, built from mind plus the suffix "-ful", meaning "full of attention".
Is “mindful” a common word?
“Mindful” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mindful” have?
“Mindful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: aware of and paying careful attention to something.