Advisory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /əd-ˈvīz-rē/ ad·vi·so·ry

Meaning & Definition of Advisory

Advisory (adjective)

  1. having or exercising power to advise
  2. containing or giving advice

Advisory (noun)

  1. a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken

Advisory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. made up of or offering advice

    "The company sent an advisory memo to clients."

    similar: consultative, consulting, counseling, hortative, recommendatory, admonishing, admonitory, cautionary, cautioning, exemplary, monitory, premonitory, warning, aiding, assisting, helping, didactic, moralistic, moralizing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advisory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advisory:

consultative, consulting, counseling, hortative, recommendatory, admonishing, admonitory, cautionary, cautioning, exemplary, monitory, premonitory, warning, aiding, assisting, helping, didactic, moralistic, moralizing

Word Forms of Advisory

Inflections: advisories

Origin & Etymology of Advisory

advise + -ory:2

First known use: 1731

Frequently Asked Questions about Advisory

What does "Advisory" mean?

"Advisory" means having or exercising power to advise. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having or exercising power to advise.

What is another word for "Advisory"?

Other words for "Advisory" include consultative, consulting, counseling, hortative, recommendatory, admonishing, admonitory and cautionary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advisory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advisory"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advisory". Common alternatives include consultative, consulting, counseling, hortative, recommendatory, admonishing, admonitory, cautionary, cautioning and exemplary.

How do you use "Advisory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advisory" in a sentence: "The company sent an advisory memo to clients.".

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

"Advisory" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Advisory"?

"Advisory" is pronounced /əd-ˈvīz-rē/ and divided into syllables as ad·vi·so·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Advisory"?

"Advisory" comes from advise + -ory:2. First known use: 1731.

What is another word for "Advisory" meaning "made up of or offering advice"?

When "Advisory" (adjective) means made up of or offering advice, synonyms include consultative, consulting, counseling, hortative, recommendatory and admonishing.