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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Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Determining how much didactic information is insightful and sufficient, and how much constitutes excessive artsplaining, is a delicate, ongoing challenge for museums.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
But its more insightful narrative was the background setting.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
Cantor is a funny and sometimes insightful writer.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 19 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 28 Apr. 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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