insightful
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- insightfully adverb
- insightfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of insightful
Example Sentences
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In this lively and insightful memoir, he has mostly done justice to both.
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
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This vibes-based approach is about as insightful as reading a deck of Tarot cards.
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