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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Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Stories from these artists reveal insightful tidbits that enhance the viewer’s understanding of the creation of the music, and the artists who crafted these enduring tunes.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This at-home allergy panel is a simple process—just collect your dog’s sample, send it back to the company and get your results and a custom report full of insightful details within three weeks.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Stevenson points to another insightful study, published in May, that involved a bay in Xiamen, China.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 26 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 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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