insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl 
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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Delhomme’s answer, by turns humorous and insightful, is worth listening to.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
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Slow Food International’s collaboration with Visit Sacramento drew up to 165,000 people to SAFE Convention Center for three days of insightful panels, food and drink tastings and live music.
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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insightful. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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insightful
adjective
in·sight·ful
ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl
in-ˈ
: exhibiting or characterized by insight
insightful behavior
insightfully
adverb
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