adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Worthy of being recommended; desirable.

   "Perhaps it will be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying."

2. 2
   Capable of being advised or willing to be advised.

Adjective

1. 1
   worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

prudentadvantageousappropriatebecomingbefittingbetter

Antonyms

All antonyms

inadvisable

Example

More examples

"It's often cold, so overcoats are advisable."

Etymology

From advise + -able.

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