insightful

[in-sahyt-fuhl]

adjective

1. characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive.

Other Word Forms

• insightfully adverb
• insightfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insightful¹

First recorded in 1905–10; insight + -ful

Example Sentences

The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s new memoir, “The Uncool,” is a tender and insightful account of his adventures covering the likes of the Eagles, Led Zeppelin and Joni Mitchell for Rolling Stone in the 1970s.

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“Megadoc” is not exactly a skeleton key for understanding “Megalopolis,” but it is useful and insightful, full of scenes of conflict followed by resolution, understanding emerging from confusion.

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Videos of vibrant mosque ceilings and poetry recitals feature alongside captions that offer quick, insightful context.

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The Indian PM said he had an "insightful" exchange with Putin.

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India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, says he has had an "insightful" exchange with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a summit in China.

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Related Words

• astute 
• intelligent 
• penetrating 
• sharp 
• shrewd 
• smart