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
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