C1adverbformalacademicpsychology
US/ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl.i/
UK/ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl.i/
in a way that shows a clear, deep understanding of a person or situation
In context
The critic wrote insightfully about the director's use of silence in the film.
She insightfully pointed out that the real problem was not money but communication.
The professor spoke insightfully on how young people use social media to build identity.
Words that go with insightfully
verb + adverb
- comment insightfullyHe commented insightfully on the economic crisis.
- write insightfullyShe writes insightfully about family relationships.
- observe insightfullyThe author observes insightfully how habits shape a life.
adverb + verb
- insightfully writtenIt is an insightfully written account of life abroad.
- insightfully observeThe reviewer insightfully observed that the plot depends on chance.