adj
Uncommon
mindful
MYND-fl
Mindful (adj) means Aware of and paying careful attention to something. Example: “Be mindful of other people's feelings before you speak.”
adj
1
Aware of and paying careful attention to something.
"Be mindful of other people's feelings before you speak."
"The company is more mindful of its environmental impact these days."
2
Relating to mindfulness, the practice of staying calmly aware of the present moment.
"She starts each morning with a few minutes of mindful breathing."
How to use mindful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPaying careful, deliberate attention to something — either in general, or in the specific meditative sense used in mindfulness practice.
Common pairings
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mindful eating
stay mindful
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Word forms
- Plural
- mindfuls
- Comparative
- more mindful
- Superlative
- most mindful
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Etymology
From Old English gemyndful, built from mind plus the suffix "-ful", meaning "full of attention".
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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.
