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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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Even icons such as Sugarland's Kristian Bush offered insightful takes on his creative process and what makes a hit, a hit.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The data is insightful, but doesn’t include Texans who leave school with some college and no degree.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
The series is short and rarely sweet, but its mixture of gut-punching laughs and insightful observations about the human condition will likely win you over.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 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 Jan. 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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