Insightful: meaning, definitions and examples

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insightful

 

[ ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in analyzing data

having or showing a deep understanding or insight; perceptive

Synonyms

discerning, penetrating, perceptive, perspicacious

Examples of usage

  • Her insightful comments helped us better understand the situation.
  • The report provided insightful analysis on consumer behavior.
Context #2 | Adjective

in understanding people

having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; empathetic

Synonyms

empathetic, intuitive, sensitive, understanding

Examples of usage

  • She has an insightful approach to counseling.
  • The book offers insightful observations on human nature.
Context #3 | Noun

in business

the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding; wisdom

Synonyms

intuition, perception, understanding, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • Her insightful leadership helped the company navigate through challenges.
  • He demonstrated great insight in his decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "insightful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perspicaz

🇮🇳 सूझबूझ भरा

🇩🇪 einsichtsvoll

🇮🇩 cerdas

🇺🇦 проникливий

🇵🇱 wnikliwy

🇯🇵 洞察力のある

🇫🇷 perspicace

🇪🇸 perspicaz

🇹🇷 anlayışlı

🇰🇷 통찰력 있는

🇸🇦 ثاقب

🇨🇿 pronikavý

🇸🇰 prenikavý

🇨🇳 有洞察力的

🇸🇮 pronicljiv

🇮🇸 innsæi

🇰🇿 салмақты

🇬🇪 გონივრული

🇦🇿 düşüncəli

🇲🇽 perspicaz

Etymology

The word 'insightful' originated from the combination of 'insight' and the suffix '-ful', which means 'full of'. 'Insight' itself comes from the Old English 'insīht', meaning 'faculty of sight, understanding'. The term has evolved over time to represent a deep understanding or perception in various contexts.

See also: insightfully, insightfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,323, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.