Advisable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Advisable is an adjective meaning (of a course of action) Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
Meaning
(of a course of action) Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
More Meanings
- (of a person) Capable of being advised or willing to be advised.
Example Sentences
Perhaps it will be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying.
Owing to the war, it was not thought advisable to carry out repairs to this pier, as this would have involved the temporary narrowing of the channel, and it was not until 1919 that it was decided to proceed with the construction of a steel-pile coffer dam round the south pier.
Word Forms
- adviseable
Synonyms for advisable
Depending on context, synonyms include prudent, wise, counselable, sensible, judicious, suggested.
Antonyms for advisable
Common opposites include inadvisable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include judicious, sensible, well, better, best, recommended.
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