Advisedly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /əd-ˈvīzd/ (adjective) /ˌil-əd-ˈvīzd/ (adjective) ad·vised

Meaning & Definition of Advisedly

Advisedly (adjective)

  1. thought out, considered —often used in combination
  2. resulting from or showing lack of wise and sufficient counsel or deliberation

Advisedly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. with full awareness of what one is doing

    "I'm calling him a traitor, and I use that term advisedly"

    similar: consciously, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, knowingly, purposefully, purposely, purposively, willfully, wittingly, on purpose
    related: calculatedly, studiedly, voluntarily, willingly, premeditatedly
    opposite: inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly
    near: accidentally, incidentally, haphazardly, randomly, involuntarily, unwillingly, impulsively, instinctively, spontaneously

Related Entry: Advised (adjective)

Advised is a different word from Advisedly. The synonyms below are for advised, not for advisedly.

  1. decided on as a result of careful thought

    "his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended"

    similar: calculated, considered, deliberate, knowing, measured, reasoned, studied, thought-out, thoughtful, weighed
    related: aforethought, premeditated, prepense, educated, informed, intentional, purposeful, designed, intended, planned, projected, careful, meticulous, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, prudent
    opposite: casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
    near: half-cocked, ill-advised, chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random, aimless, desultory, purposeless, hasty, hurried, rushed, abrupt, impetuous, sudden, automatic, extemporaneous, impromptu, instinctive, spontaneous

Related Entry: Ill-advised (adjective)

Ill-advised is a different word from Advisedly. The synonyms below are for ill-advised, not for advisedly.

  1. showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations

    "an ill-advised criticism of the boss at a company function"

    similar: brash, graceless, imprudent, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise
    related: dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly
    opposite: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise
    near: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advisedly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advisedly:

consciously, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, knowingly, purposefully, purposely, purposively, willfully, wittingly, on purpose

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Advisedly

Words with the opposite meaning of Advisedly:

inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly

Related Words for Advisedly

calculatedly, studiedly, voluntarily, willingly, premeditatedly

Near Antonyms of Advisedly

accidentally, incidentally, haphazardly, randomly, involuntarily, unwillingly, impulsively, instinctively, spontaneously

Word Forms of Advisedly

Derived words: advisedly (adverb), ill-advisedly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Advisedly

Middle English avised, advised, from past participle of avisen, advisen "to advise"

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Advisedly

What does "Advisedly" mean?

"Advisedly" means thought out, considered —often used in combination. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: thought out, considered —often used in combination.

What is another word for "Advisedly"?

Other words for "Advisedly" include consciously, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, knowingly, purposefully, purposely and purposively. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advisedly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advisedly"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advisedly". Common alternatives include consciously, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, knowingly, purposefully, purposely, purposively, willfully and wittingly.

What is the opposite of "Advisedly"?

Antonyms of "Advisedly" include inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly and unwittingly. Near antonyms include accidentally, incidentally, haphazardly and randomly.

How do you use "Advisedly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advisedly" in a sentence: "I'm calling him a traitor, and I use that term advisedly".

Is "Advisedly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advisedly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Advisedly"?

"Advisedly" is pronounced /əd-ˈvīzd/ as an adjective and /ˌil-əd-ˈvīzd/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as ad·vised.

What is the origin of the word "Advisedly"?

"Advisedly" comes from Middle English avised, advised, from past participle of avisen, advisen "to advise". First known use: 15th century.