enviable

adjective

Definition of enviablenext
as in attractive
causing envy The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors. She has an enviable reputation for honesty.

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Recent Examples of enviable All three have recently stepped out in some seriously enviable pairs. — Iman Balagam, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 The rape trial was mentioned but the overall portrait was of an enviable, high-spirited rake. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 To be sure, the Musk faithful have historically been rewarded with enviable returns. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Look back about 12 months, and Subaru WRX sales were not in an enviable spot. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
  1. attractive
  2. desirable
  3. admirable
  4. good
  5. pleasant
Adjective
  • The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • McMahon also urged schools to introduce hands-on learning much earlier, including virtual welding and electronics programs that can make technical work feel tangible and attractive to younger students.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The prototype uses a lithium-metal electrode, relatively modest quantities of sulfur, and more electrolyte than would be desirable in a commercial battery.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While surviving pieces can be surprisingly desirable, check drawers for everyday kitchen tools with advertising.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Around the Street -The financial press is doing an admirable job of puzzling through the confluence of causes of the brutal global bond-market rout, without pretending to arrive at a discrete cause.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Grand Dining Room truly feels grand, with sophisticated fare and admirable choices offered daily.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Dry and pleasant conditions are forecast to continue into Monday with no mentionable rain chances along with seasonable afternoon temperatures anticipated.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant

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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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