insightful
adjective/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/
Frequency rank: #8,494 most common English word
Meaning
showing a deep and accurate understanding of a person or situation.
Example sentence
Her insightful comments during the meeting helped the team understand the problem more clearly.
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