insightful

in·sight·ful

adj \ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl, in-ˈ\

Definition of INSIGHTFUL

: exhibiting or characterized by insight <insightful criticism>

— in·sight·ful·ly adverb

Examples of INSIGHTFUL

1. Her analysis of the problem was very insightful.
2. <a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes>

First Known Use of INSIGHTFUL

1907

Related to INSIGHTFUL

Synonyms: discerning, wise, perceptive, prudent, sagacious, sage, sapient

Antonyms: unperceptive, unwise

Related Words: acute, penetrating, percipient, perspicacious; experienced; discriminating, discriminative; brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, keen, nimble, quick, quick-witted, smart; cerebral, erudite, knowledgeable, learned, literate, scholarly; astute, clearheaded, piercing, sharp, shrewd; contemplative, reflective, thoughtful

Near Antonyms: dense, dull, obtuse, purblind, woodenheaded; brainless, dumb, feebleminded, foolish, idiotic (also idiotical), imbecile (or imbecilic), knuckleheaded, moronic, silly, simple, slow, slow-witted, stupid, thoughtless, unintelligent, witless; undiscriminating

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Rhymes with INSIGHTFUL

delightful, despiteful, foresightful