insightful — having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/
Example Sentences
- The detective's insightful questioning revealed the truth behind the missing cookies.
- Professor Kim's insightful lectures made even quantum physics seem understandable.
- My cat gave me an insightful look that said 'You forgot to feed me again, didn't you?'
insightful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/]
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive
Her insightful question made the whole class suddenly see the problem differently.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'insight' (combining 'in-' and 'sight'), which dates back to Middle English and Old English, referring to the ability to see into something mentally. The suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by' was added to create the adjective form.
Breakdown
in- (into) + sight (seeing/understanding) + -ful (full of/characterized by) = insightful (full of deep understanding)
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📝Examples
“The detective's insightful questioning revealed the truth behind the missing cookies.”
“Professor Kim's insightful lectures made even quantum physics seem understandable.”
“My cat gave me an insightful look that said 'You forgot to feed me again, didn't you?'”
“The CEO's insightful decision to pivot the business saved the company.”
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