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Synonyms

insightful

American  
[in-sahyt-fuhl] / ˈɪnˌsaɪt fəl /

adjective

  1. 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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In this lively and insightful memoir, he has mostly done justice to both.

From The Wall Street Journal

As well as entertaining, as well as insightful and impactful.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ken Kwapis, a TV veteran and director of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” making his first documentary, creates an insightful, empathetic portrait of their unlikely trajectory to cult acclaim.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s excellent, Grace. Beautifully written, insightful. I’ll send you a few notes—little things. But for the most part I’d say it’s ready to submit.”

From Literature

This vibes-based approach is about as insightful as reading a deck of Tarot cards.

From The Wall Street Journal