insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl 
in-ˈsīt-
in-ˈsīt-
: 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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Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
In fact, people of African origin have the greatest genetic diversity amongst all groups of people, making results from investigating the cancer biology in Black American patients immensely biologically insightful.
—Angelique Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Walter covers up Adam Martin’s murder Elijah Wood made his debut in Season 2 as Walter Tattersall, an eccentric and insightful member of the citizen detective community.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The drunken revelations between Vanya and the doctor are among the most insightful moments in the show.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl
in-ˈ
in-ˈ
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful behavior
insightfully
adverb
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