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Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪnˌsaɪt



Definition of insight

Origin :
  • c.1200, innsihht, "sight with the eyes of the mind," mental vision, understanding," from in + sight. Sense shaded into "penetrating understanding into character or hidden nature" (1580s).
  • noun intuitiveness, awareness
Example sentences :
  • With the insight of a kindred temperament he pronounced his verdict.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He is remarkable for insight to the character of all with whom he has to do.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • But which was by nature and in fact the superior, no one with the least insight could have doubted.
  • Extract from : « Heather and Snow » by George MacDonald
  • We forgive his insight, because there is nothing in it Pharisaical.
  • Extract from : « A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume II » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • There is a directness of aim in virtue which gives an insight into vice.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • The power depends on the depth of the artist's insight of that object he contemplates.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • No one can read his writings without acquiring an insight into life.
  • Extract from : « Sophist » by Plato
  • The same want of insight is apparent in his judgments about art.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • For Philip's insight, or perhaps his opportunities, had not been equal to Miss Abbott's.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
  • But every insight from this realm of thought is felt as initial, and promises a sequel.
  • Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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