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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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Mr. Crowley provides an insightful and reasonably accurate portrayal of Donald Trump’s political rationale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Lagarde was most insightful discussing the impact of technology, and especially the advent of AI.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Bahuguna says the additional personnel brought insightful ways of reviewing companies, such as evaluating a company’s network effect.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Sometimes Mom can be insightful without even realizing it.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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