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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This insightful interview question provides information into the overall team work-life balance.
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Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Originally from Philadelphia, Tulsky first entered the hockey world as an analytics writer on fan blogs 15 years ago, earning a reputation for unique, insightful articles and interacting with his readers.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Made when Dunham was in her early 20s, the film is a deadly accurate portrait of post-collegiate ennui, shot partly in her parents’ NYC apartment, and remains fresh and startlingly insightful.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Since the world is complex, messy and nuanced, interviewers may need to change their initial questions or add new ones to collect insightful data.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
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Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Originally from Philadelphia, Tulsky first entered the hockey world as an analytics writer on fan blogs 15 years ago, earning a reputation for unique, insightful articles and interacting with his readers.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Made when Dunham was in her early 20s, the film is a deadly accurate portrait of post-collegiate ennui, shot partly in her parents’ NYC apartment, and remains fresh and startlingly insightful.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Since the world is complex, messy and nuanced, interviewers may need to change their initial questions or add new ones to collect insightful data.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 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 1 Jun. 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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