Synonyms

insightful

American

[in-sahyt-fuhl] / ˈɪnˌsaɪt fəl /

adjective

characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive.

Other Word Forms

insightfully adverb
insightfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of insightful

First recorded in 1905–10; insight + -ful

Example Sentences

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This appeals to the economist Bailey, who now routinely finds insightful posts on LinkedIn.

From The Wall Street Journal

References to poetry loom large in Mr. Darnielle’s “This Year,” which, as the title suggests, offers a song a day for an entire year followed by an insightful, often witty account of its origin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spanning fascinating subjects from bees to human anatomy, Ward’s insightful list reminds us that books remain a timeless vessel for truth and knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches the job description.

From BBC

Readers will find here a crisp, well-written and insightful account of Augustine’s life and works, the best recent overview for a general audience.

From The Wall Street Journal

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