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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The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025 On Monday, the actress showed her Instagram followers snippets from an enviable workcation at Universal Studios Orlando in Central Florida. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 With such enviable success, questions have bubbled over the years as to whether the Parasite outfit could be bought by a larger entity or a group of investors. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025 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 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 7 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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