insightful

adjective

in·​sight·​ful ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio) in-ˈsīt- How to pronounce insightful (audio)
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful criticism
insightfully adverb

Examples of insightful in a Sentence

Her analysis of the problem was very insightful. a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes
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Most recently, Amy shone as the assistant director for ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller, earning the respect of her peers for her insightful feedback, thoughtful notes, and collaborative vision for the production. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 The best of the best conferences have insightful speaker series. Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 Interviews: Why one Robert Pattinson just wasn't enough for Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi saga 'Mickey 17' 'Mickey 17' review: Robert Pattinson makes dying look good in insightful sci-fi satire Simone Ashley's new movie 'Picture This' is cringe-y to the max. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 But of everything Ballard said, his recollection of the conversations he’s had with team owner Jim Irsay proved the most insightful. James Boyd, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insightful

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insightful was in 1907

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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

insightful

adjective
in·​sight·​ful ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio) in-ˈ How to pronounce insightful (audio)
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful behavior
insightfully adverb

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