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insightful
adjective in·sight·ful \ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl, in-ˈ\
: having or showing a very clear understanding of something : having or showing insight
Full Definition of INSIGHTFUL
: exhibiting or characterized by insight <insightful criticism>
— in·sight·ful·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INSIGHTFUL
1907
Related to INSIGHTFUL
- Synonyms
- discerning, wise, perceptive, prudent, sagacious, sage, sapient
- Antonyms
- unperceptive, unwise
Rhymes with INSIGHTFUL
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insightful
adjective in·sight·ful \ˈin-ˌsīt-fəl, in-ˈ\
Medical Definition of INSIGHTFUL
: exhibiting or characterized by insight <insightful behavior>
—in·sight·ful·ly adverb
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