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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Tony nominee Marla Mindelle, who plays Céline, is an estimable loon — a loon with enviable comedic chops and glorious vocals. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026 For example, a switch to renewables, particularly in Asia and Europe, could come at the expense of Texas’ Permian Basin, which for decades put the United States in an enviable position because of the shale and fracking revolution. David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Kendall Jenner recently gave an enviable tour of her fabulous closet. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Roses are an easy way to bring effortless beauty to your garden—as well as an enviable fragrance. Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 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 18 May. 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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