enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl How to pronounce enviable (audio)
: 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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Housed in a retired naval building on the Charleston Harbor since 2004, Fleet Landing has become iconic for its enviable waterfront views and fresh Lowcountry seafood. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 Jessica Alba has an enviable bag collection. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Perched on a hillside in Silverlake, the Bernardi House offers enviable panoramic views of city landmarks like the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Park Observatory. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 One of the most famous and feared slashers villains, Leatherface boasts an enviable nine films in one of horror cinema’s top franchises. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enviable

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Oct. 2025.

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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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