advisable

[ ad-vahy-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. proper to be suggested or recommended; desirable or wise, as a course of action:

   Is it advisable for me to write to him?

   Synonyms: judicious, sensible, prudent, suitable, fit, proper, politic, expedient

2. open to or desirous of advice.

advisable

/ ədˈvaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of recommendation; prudent; sensible

Derived Forms

• adˈvisably, adverb
• adˌvisaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• ad·visa·bili·ty ad·visa·ble·ness noun
• ad·visa·bly adverb
• pread·visa·ble adjective
• unad·visa·ble adjective
• unad·visa·ble·ness noun
• unad·visa·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of advisable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; advise + -able

Example Sentences

"Start doing something that scares you," the stranger tells her, and that advice leads her to make small steps and leaps — including some that aren't advisable.

From Salon

Life jackets are advisable for younger kiddos or anyone who cannot swim.

From Los Angeles Times

What's more, Tia says if you're performing, maybe a £1,000 outfit isn't always advisable.

From BBC

So to be on the safe side, it would be advisable to avoid raw milk products.

From Salon

Even though there's some evidence baking soda can remove pesticide residues from the surface of some produce, it's not advisable at home.

From Salon

Related Words

• desirable
• prudent