advisable

adjective

ad·​vis·​able əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl How to pronounce advisable (audio)
: fit to be advised or done : prudent
advisability noun
advisableness noun
advisably adverb
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expedient, politic, advisable mean dictated by practical or prudent motives.

expedient usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles.

a politically expedient decision

politic stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity.

a politic show of interest

advisable applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of expedient and politic.

sometimes it's advisable to say nothing

Examples of advisable in a Sentence

My doctor said it was advisable for me to lose weight. it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Using an institutional trustee who is perhaps more likely to adhere to all trust formalities then a family trustee is probably advisable. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025 Slow-moving rotary sprinklers are advisable for slopes since their leisurely rate of water will minimize runoff. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025 Whatever the case, adult supervision seems advisable. Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for advisable

Word History

Etymology

advise + -able

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of advisable was in 1638

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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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advisable

adjective
ad·​vis·​able əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl How to pronounce advisable (audio)
: reasonable or proper under the circumstances : wise, prudent
advisability noun
advisably adverb

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