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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The suggestions can often be surprisingly insightful.
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Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
There’s never been a more hilarious, insightful peek into the life of a ballplayer than Jim Bouton’s diary of his 1969 season as a reliever for the Seattle Pilots and Houston Astros.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There were cooking demonstrations, competitions hosted by famous NOLA natives, and plenty of insightful conversations led by greats, including Queen Afua, Chef Nina Compton, and more.
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In each, the combination of spirited movement (by Barnes) and gently confessional text (by Saenz de Viteri) in an uncommon, often rarefied, space reliably produced an unforgettable experience that somehow managed to be both deeply insightful and simply a delight.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
There’s never been a more hilarious, insightful peek into the life of a ballplayer than Jim Bouton’s diary of his 1969 season as a reliever for the Seattle Pilots and Houston Astros.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There were cooking demonstrations, competitions hosted by famous NOLA natives, and plenty of insightful conversations led by greats, including Queen Afua, Chef Nina Compton, and more.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
In each, the combination of spirited movement (by Barnes) and gently confessional text (by Saenz de Viteri) in an uncommon, often rarefied, space reliably produced an unforgettable experience that somehow managed to be both deeply insightful and simply a delight.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for insightful
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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