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 rapper also looked to be carrying a V-day gift in a Louis Vuitton box—maybe another covetable it-bag to add to Rihanna’s enviable collection. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026 On the front seven, Denver has developed enviable depth at outside linebacker. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026 The server with the enviable skin? Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Serena Page may have been known for her enviable beat in the Love Island USA villa, but fans may be surprised to learn that her beauty routine was actually quite simple. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 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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