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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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearby recommendations on places to eat, shop or sightsee, when asked for the advice.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
This activity was greater for experiences rated more certain and emotionally positive — in other words, more insightful ones.
—Nora Bradford, Quanta Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 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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