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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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When Mr. Hart discusses commanders and strategy his views are typically trenchant and insightful.

From The Wall Street Journal

At its most insightful, his book reveals a colossal dissonance between a person and a persona.

From The Wall Street Journal

While using different techniques, Weems and Bey both present insightful and complementary commentary on race, class, representation and systems of power through a photo series grounded in Black history.

From Los Angeles Times

“No matter the challenge, Cecilia provided insightful analysis, assessed problems in a new way and insisted that we examine the accumulation of evidence in drawing conclusions,” he said.

From New York Times

The director of this pensive, insightful film, Anna Sofie Hartmann, doesn’t set up scenes in a manner as pointed as these queries.

From New York Times