insightful

adjective

in·​sight·​ful ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio) in-ˈsīt- How to pronounce insightful (audio)
Synonyms of insightfulnext
: 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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As insightful interviews and industry conversations took place inside, a handful of emerging artists hit the outdoor Mohawk stage at Billboard House @ SXSW. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026 Ana is mature, insightful, and incredibly understanding. Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 During the raw, insightful talk, the actress and co-host of the Talk Fifty to Me podcast touched on her role in the hit series, which has earned her praise. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2026 This insightful documentary delves deep into the making of one of the biggest bombs in horror history. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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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