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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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Crawford, the rookie center fielder, has found Mattingly’s perspective insightful early in his career.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
But that has not stopped content creators from flooding platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X with videos purporting to have more insightful takes on the situation than what’s being reported by the mainstream media.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 28 Apr. 2026
Access the interiors and follow up your insightful visit with a stop for pastries at Mitote.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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 5 May. 2026.
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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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