单词 | insightful |
释义 | insightful (once / 22051 pages) adj What English teachers want from students writing papers is insightful analysis –– thinking that sees beyond the obvious and expresses an original thought. With this word, remember in- and -sight-. When you have the ability to look (sight) inside (in) something––a painting, a discussion, a situation––and find what others aren't seeing, you are being insightful. An insightful person is someone capable of deep, insightful thinking. WORD FAMILYinsightful: insightfully, insightfulness+/insight: insightful, insights USAGE EXAMPLESHepworth sets the music in historical and cultural context in an insightful and funny book. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) “Goat” is never particularly insightful regarding the conduct of the men it presents. Salon(Dec 30, 2016) Why you should read it: This piece is instructive rather than insightful. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) adj exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception an insightful parent "the chapter is insightful and suggestive of new perspectives"-R.C.Angell Syn perceptive having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment |
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