Insightful

//ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Possessing insight; percipient.

    "I found Duncan's comments to be insightful and thought-provoking."

Adjective
  1. 1
    exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
perceptiveperspicaciousacuteall-knowingapperceptiveappercipient

Example

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"Sentences bring context to the words. Sentences have personalities. They can be funny, smart, silly, insightful, touching, hurtful."

Etymology

A recent formation from insight + -ful.

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