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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For those interested in experiencing Nazareno's art firsthand, visiting the DuSable Museum's upcoming exhibition promises an insightful journey into the intersection of Afro-Brazilian traditions and contemporary artistic expression. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 The Denver Post’s MLB beat reporter fields the most engaging, the most insightful and the most entertaining questions in his very own Rockies Mailbag. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025 Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025 Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 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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