mindful

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmʌɪnd.fəl/ or [ˈmʌɪnd.fl̩]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/ or [ˈmaɪnd.fl̩]
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑɪnd.fəl/ or [ˈmɑɪnd.fl̩]

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Adjective

Positive mindful

Comparative more mindful

Superlative most mindful

1. (formal) If you are mindful of something, you are aware of it and that affects your actions or decisions.

   Being mindful of our limited time, I'd like to move to the next point.

   When we're planning this, we need to be mindful that not everyone can access online content.

2. If you are mindful during yoga or meditation, you focus your awareness on the present moment and calmly accept your thoughts and feelings.

   It's difficult to remain mindful without a lot of practice.

   She practices mindful breating to reduce stress.

   Mindful eating is about paying close attention to your food.

Related words

• keep in mind
• mind
• mindfulness