If you tell someone that it is advisableto do something, you are suggesting that they should do it, because it is sensible or is likely to achieve the result they want.
[formal]
Because of the popularity of the region, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.
It's not advisable to swim immediately after eating.
Synonyms: wise, seemly, sound, suggested More Synonyms of advisable
advisability (ædvaɪzəbɪlɪti)uncountable noun
I have doubts about the advisability of surgery in this case. [+ of]
Synonyms: wisdom, fitness, profitability, prudence More Synonyms of advisable
advisable in British English
(ədˈvaɪzəbəl)
adjective
worthy of recommendation; prudent; sensible
Derived forms
advisably (adˈvisably)
adverb
advisability (adˌvisaˈbility) or advisableness (adˈvisableness)
noun
advisable in American English
(ædˈvaɪzəbəl; ədˈvaɪzəbəl)
adjective
proper to be advised or recommended; being good advice
Derived forms
advisability (adˌvisaˈbility)
noun or adˈvisableness
advisably (adˈvisably)
adverb
Examples of 'advisable' in a sentence
advisable
Putting your head in where it hurts in defensive situations may not be advisable.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is always advisable to view lots before bidding.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is also advisable to treat all members of the family.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is advisable to book a table before the cats get all the cream tea.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
So it may be advisable to take a few days off work.
The Sun (2008)
It is during the chronic stage that a gentle increase of daily activity may be advisable.
MacIntyre, Anne M. E. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome - How To Live With It (1989)
It is always advisable to review your investments regularly.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Is it advisable to book the museum tour in advance?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is therefore advisable to take any supplement with a meal containing some fat.
Hunter, Carol The Vitamin Fact Finder (1987)
An antiseptic spray or cream is also advisable.
The Sun (2013)
It is advisable to take a small amount in the currency of the first place you are visiting.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is also advisable to discover exactly who will be riding your horse and how much exercise he will be given.
Eccles, Lesley Your First Horse - buying, feeding, caring (1989)
It may therefore be advisable to keep those instructions with you when you're driving.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Nonetheless, it is always advisable to factor in some flexibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Always crowded, so advisable to book.
Millon, Kim & Millon, Marc The Wine Roads of France (1989)
It may be advisable to seek advice from a mortgage broker or tax adviser to structure the deal in the most efficient way.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It's always advisable to have two.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If substantial changes are needed, a new will may be advisable.
Laszlo, John (MD) Understanding Cancer (1987)
It's also advisable to replace the pads at the same time.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is always advisable to employ the services of local lawyers, but make sure they are reputable.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If you have your heart set on a certain ship or itinerary, it is advisable to book early.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We will say it's not advisable to take the drugs if you don't need them.
The Sun (2009)
It is advisable that consumers make full use of their Isa allowance when choosing savings accounts to benefit from the tax-free status.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
advisable
British English: advisable /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ ADJECTIVE
If you tell someone that it is advisable to do something, you are suggesting that they should do it.
It's advisable to book early for city-centre restaurants.
American English: advisable
Arabic: مُسْتَحْسَن
Brazilian Portuguese: aconselhável
Chinese: 可取的
Croatian: preporučljiv
Czech: vhodný
Danish: tilrådelig
Dutch: raadzaam
European Spanish: aconsejable
Finnish: suositeltava
French: recommandable
German: ratsam
Greek: ενδεδειγμένος
Italian: consigliabile
Japanese: 賢明な
Korean: 권할 만한
Norwegian: tilrådelig
Polish: wskazany
European Portuguese: aconselhável
Romanian: recomandabil
Russian: рекомендуемый
Latin American Spanish: aconsejable
Swedish: tillrådlig
Thai: ควรแก่การแนะนำ
Turkish: akıllıca
Ukrainian: доцільний
Vietnamese: nên làm
Chinese translation of 'advisable'
advisable
(ədˈvaɪzəbl) (frm)
adj
it is/would be advisable to ... ... 是可取的 ( ... shì kěqǔ de)
(adjective)
Definition
sensible and likely to achieve the desired result
It is advisable to book your hotel in advance.
Synonyms
wise
She had made a very wise decision.
seemly
It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.
sound
They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.
suggested
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
politic
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
recommended
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
sensible
It might be sensible to get a solicitor.
proper
Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed.
profitable
desirable
apt
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.
prudent
We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action.
expedient
It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself.
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
Opposites
stupid
,
silly
,
inappropriate
,
unfitting
,
unsuitable
,
undesirable
,
improper
,
unwise
,
unprofitable
,
unseemly
,
ill-advised
,
unsound
,
imprudent
,
injudicious
,
impolitic
,
inexpedient
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appropriate
Definition
right or suitable
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
Synonyms
suitable,
right,
fitting,
fit,
suited,
correct,
belonging,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
in keeping,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
well-suited,
well-timed,
apposite,
apropos,
opportune (formal),
becoming,
seemly,
felicitous,
germane,
to the purpose,
appurtenant,
congruous,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of apt
Definition
suitable or appropriate
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.
Synonyms
appropriate,
timely,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
related,
correct,
belonging,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
apropos,
opportune (formal),
germane,
to the purpose,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of expedient
Definition
useful or advantageous in a given situation
It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself.