Insightful
Having or showing a deep understanding of people, situations, or information; perceptive and insightful.
adjectiveInsightful
Having or showing a deep understanding of people, situations, or information; perceptive and insightful.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a detective studying a cluttered room. He notices a barely visible smudge on a coffee mug and realizes it matches ink from a rare pen used by the suspect. His insightful deduction connects the clue to the culprit, solving the case.
Sounds Like
IN-syte-ful
Looks Like
insight + ful; visually resembles the word insight with the suffix -ful
Remember This
Insightful comes from the word insight, meaning a deep, accurate understanding. It is often used to describe analysis, commentary, or questions that reveal depth of thinking.
Other Forms
Note
Use with nouns like 'insightful analysis' or 'insightful remarks.' Do not confuse with 'inciteful' (not a standard word). Ensure it describes understanding, not just being kind or thoughtful.