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in·sight·ful
(ĭn-sīt′fəl, ĭn′sīt′-)adj.
Showing or having insight; perceptive.
in·sight′ful·ly adv.
in·sight′ful·ness n.
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in•sight•ful
(ˈɪnˌsaɪt fəl)adj.
characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive.
[1905–10]
in′sight`ful•ly, adv.
in′sight`ful•ness, n.
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| Adj. | 1. | insightful - exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception; "an insightful parent"; "the chapter is insightful and suggestive of new perspectives"-R.C.Angell perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation" |
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insightful
adjective perceptive, shrewd, discerning, understanding, wise, penetrating, knowledgeable, astute, observant, perspicacious, sagacious She offered some really insightful observations.
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