insightful

adjective

ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce insightful (audio)
Definition of insightfulnext
as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge a critical study featuring an insightful analysis of the novelist's recurring themes

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Recent Examples of insightful This breezy and insightful book, which takes the movie icon from the slums of New York to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, triumphant on Oscar night, is a sobering reminder of just how far Stallone had to go to make it. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Thank you to Ethan Tobman for your insightful production design, and bringing that feeling to life. — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Her piece on Howie Rose incorporating snippets of lyrics by Howie’s beloved Beatles was brilliant, and all of her articles have been insightful and informative. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 With near-instant responses, generative AI can feel extraordinarily insightful. — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insightful
  1. wise
  2. prudent
  3. perceptive
Adjective
  • Maybe there’s an equilibrium that must be restored on this show, relationship-wise.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic updates its policies to bar users being cruel to Claude, inflaming a debate about whether the company’s concern for ‘model welfare’ is wise.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • The Royals still must try to be prudent in fixing their relief unit.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Payton will certainly want to prove his decision to take over play-calling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb was a prudent one.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudent
Adjective
  • Though Fielder doesn’t pretend to be a journalist, or a science expert, his questions are direct and perceptive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The world is too noisy; therefore, people are less perceptive.
    — Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceptive

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“Insightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insightful. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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