insightful
word
Definition
Describes someone or something that shows a deep understanding of a person, situation, or idea, often revealing new or thoughtful perspectives.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts to praise ideas, comments, books, or people for their deep understanding. Common collocations: 'insightful comment', 'insightful analysis', 'insightful person'. Avoid using it for very basic or obvious observations.
Spanish: perspicaz - profundo - con visiónPortuguese (BR): perspicaz - esclarecedor - profundoPortuguese (PT): perspicaz - esclarecedor - profundoChinese (Simplified): 有洞察力的 - 富有见地的Chinese (Traditional): 有洞察力的 - 富有見地的Hindi: सूझबूझ वाला - दूरदर्शीArabic: ثاقب - ذو بصيرةBengali: তীক্ষ্ণ洞察力পূর্ণ - গভীর (জ্ঞান বা বোঝাপড়া)Russian: проницательный - глубокий (анализ, замечание)Japanese: 洞察力のある - インサイトフルVietnamese: sâu sắc - thấu đáoKorean: 통찰력 있는 - 인사이트풀Turkish: anlayışlı - içgörülüUrdu: بصیرت افروز - گہرا (فہم رکھنے والا)Indonesian: penuh wawasan - tajam (analisis, komentar)
Example Sentences
His book is very insightful.
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That was an insightful comment.
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She gave an insightful answer in class.
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I always enjoy your insightful perspectives during meetings.
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That documentary was really insightful—I learned a lot.
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Your insightful questions made the discussion much better.
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