advisable

adjective

ad·​vis·​able əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl 

: fit to be advised or done : prudent

advisability

əd-ˌvī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

advisableness

əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl-nəs 

noun

advisably

əd-ˈvī-zə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of advisable

• prudent
• desirable
• wise
• possible

Choose the Right Synonym for advisable

expedient, politic, advisable mean dictated by practical or prudent motives.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

And with the Brewers already a lock for the postseason and running away with the top overall seed, it's given rise to questions about the most advisable course of action for the 24-year-old. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The same goes for the restaurants, in particular Ayla, with only a handful of tables and a steady sweep of non-hotel guests; booking ahead is advisable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Certain repetitive bending, twisting or forceful movements may not be advisable. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026

If your dog has any dental issues, playing any type of pulling game is not advisable. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

advise + -able

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advisable

• sizable
• sizeable
• amortizable
• crystallizable
• customizable
• exercisable
• inadvisable
• oxidizable
• polarizable
• realisable
• realizable
• recognisable

Kids Definition

advisable

adjective

ad·​vis·​able əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl 

: reasonable or proper under the circumstances : wise, prudent

advisability

-ˌvī-zə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

advisably

-ˈvī-zə-blē 

adverb