insightful

adjective

in·​sight·​ful ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio) in-ˈsīt- How to pronounce insightful (audio)
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful criticism
insightfully adverb

Examples of insightful in a Sentence

Her analysis of the problem was very insightful. a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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The bickering amongst Ian and Poppy and their AI versions is not only witty, but also deeply insightful, and that's where Mythic Quest is at its best. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Mia wraps up the episode by making an insightful point: The truth doesn’t expire. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025 None was more chilling and insightful than Trent Reznor accepting virtually with partner Atticus Ross for their Challengers score in front of their music studio console. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025 The first is the set of behaviors that shape the other behaviors, such as being situationally aware, intuitive, and insightful. Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for insightful 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insightful was in 1907

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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

insightful

adjective
in·​sight·​ful ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio) in-ˈ How to pronounce insightful (audio)
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful behavior
insightfully adverb

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