advisable

Everyday

Advisable means sensible and wise to do; recommended. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word used in safety notices and advice: «It is advisable to wear a helmet». It tells the reader that something is a good idea, though not a strict rule. Opposite: «inadvisable» or «not advisable».

Examples

• It is advisable to wear sunscreen at the beach. tree →
• It's not advisable to swim straight after a big meal. tree →
• Booking tickets early is advisable. tree →
• It is advisable to check the weather before a hike. tree →
• Warm clothes are advisable in the mountains. tree →
• Is it advisable to leave now? tree →
• He actually reflected for about five seconds on his folly, and came to the conclusion that it might sometimes be advisable to think before one acted. tree →

Note

Often «it is advisable to …». Verb: advise; noun: advice. Spelling: advise (verb, with «s») vs advice (noun, with «c»). Myth note: waiting after eating before swimming is common advice but not a strict medical rule.