enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl How to pronounce enviable (audio)
Synonyms of enviablenext
: highly desirable
enviableness noun
enviably 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.
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The Broncos, then, are in an enviable position but also one that carries perhaps more risk than first glance might suggest. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 Set the scene This is the city's most enviable address, where Orchard Road's buzzing energy meets the serenity of the Singapore Botanical Gardens. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 There are sneaker-heads, those with an enviable collection of loafers or flats, and others (like me) who love to walk around in a clog. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Layers give a medium-length haircut enviable fullness. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enviable was in 1602

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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enviable. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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enviable

adjective
en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl How to pronounce enviable (audio)
: likely to be the object of envy : highly desirable
enviableness noun
enviably adverb

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