advised

[ ad-vahyzd ]

adjective

1. considered (usually used in combination):

   ill-advised; well-advised.

2. informed; apprised:

   The president was kept thoroughly advised.

advised

/ ədˈvaɪzd; ədˈvaɪzɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. resulting from deliberation See also ill-advised well-advised

Derived Forms

• advisedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ad·vis·ed·ness [ad-, vahy, -zid-nis], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advised¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; advise, -ed ²

Example Sentences

A spokesperson from Cambridgeshire Police advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

From BBC

Expectant mothers and women trying to conceive should continue to take supplementary folic acid - the synthetic version of the vitamin folate - as currently advised by medical practioners.

From BBC

Coltart contacted two psychologists with his findings, both of whom advised that Smyth should stop working with children.

From BBC

We need a different level of thinking and analysis, as Einstein advised.

From Salon

A PG suggests some content may not be suitable for children, and parents or guardians are advised to show discretion and be present while children are watching.

From BBC

Related Words

• considered