advisable

ad·vis·able

adj \əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl\

Definition of ADVISABLE

: fit to be advised or done : prudent

— ad·vis·abil·i·ty \-ˌvī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ad·vis·able·ness \-ˈvī-zə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— ad·vis·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of ADVISABLE

1. My doctor said it was advisable for me to lose weight.
2. <it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle>

First Known Use of ADVISABLE

1582

Related to ADVISABLE

Synonyms: expedient, desirable, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical, wise

Antonyms: impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise

Related Words: advantageous, beneficial, profitable; useful, utilitarian; feasible, possible, practicable, practical; opportune, seasonable, timely; opportunistic, self-seeking

Near Antonyms: impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable; inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

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Rhymes with ADVISABLE

devisable, excisable