advised
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for advised, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Carefully thought through; the result of deliberation.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Carefully thought through; the result of deliberation.
“It was a well-advised decision to wait for more test results.”
2. adj
Informed or made aware of something.
“We kept the manager fully advised throughout the repairs.”
Opposites
How to use advised
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
well-advised
ill-advised
keep someone advised
Frequently asked questions
What does “advised” mean?
The word “advised” means carefully thought through; the result of deliberation. In plain terms, either "thought out carefully" (as in well-advised) or "informed" (as in keep someone advised).
How do you pronounce “advised”?
“Advised” is pronounced uhd-VYZD (/ədˈvaɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “advised” in a sentence?
Here is “advised” used in a sentence: “It was a well-advised decision to wait for more test results.”
What part of speech is “advised”?
“Advised” is an adjective.
Is “advised” a common word?
“Advised” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “advised” have?
“Advised” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: carefully thought through; the result of deliberation.
What is the difference between "advised" and "advisable"?
"Advised" describes something carefully thought through, as in "a well-advised decision," or means informed of something, as in "please be advised." "Advisable" means recommended or sensible to do, as in "it is advisable to book early," so it points to what should be done rather than to careful thought or notification.
