insight

Noun

Meaning

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into.

Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

penetration brainwave enlightenment understanding perception judgment appreciation intuition comprehension foresight acuity acumen discernment sagacity awareness
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Antonyms

fact evidence violence ambiguity ignorance innocence
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Hypernyms

understanding perception intuition sensibility apprehension discernment

Hyponyms

light find discovery flash revelation breakthrough

Related terms

outsight

Phrases with the word

deep insight provide insight give insight greater insight gain insight brightness of insight

Anagrams

Tignish

Examples

My aim in painting is to create pulsating, luminous, and open surfaces that emanate a mystic light, in accordance with my deepest insight into the experience of life and nature. Hans Hofmann

The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. Denis Diderot

It is not because the truth is too difficult to see that we make mistakes... we make mistakes because the easiest and most comfortable course for us is to seek insight where it accords with our emotions - especially selfish ones. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

There are three friends in this world: courage, sense, and insight. African Proverb

When God wishes a man well, he gives him insight into his faults. Arabic Proverb

In old men there is no taste, in young no insight. Jewish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

insidious gomphidius insidiously insidiousness insightful insightful study insightfully