enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl 

: highly desirable

enviableness noun

enviably

ˈen-vē-ə-blē 

adverb

Examples of enviable in a Sentence

The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors.

She has an enviable reputation for honesty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Clown couture or not, Wun is the master showman of an impressive, enviable circus. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026

Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

But Haaland’s enviable collection has triggered another round of discussion about men and the innocent handbag. — Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl 

: likely to be the object of envy : highly desirable

enviableness noun

enviably

-blē 

adverb