ENVIABLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

enviable

adjective

Definition of enviable

as in desirable

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 On Mason Marchment… Marchment arrives at free agency at an enviable time. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 24 June 2026 But Haaland’s enviable collection has triggered another round of discussion about men and the innocent handbag. — Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026 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. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable

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When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Definition of desirable

Adjective

In this case, no one handled it with more admirable grace than Balogun in the wake of the red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
That would be intolerable in any other setting – not because every voter or marcher is admirable, but because constitutional rights are not based on a government employee’s benevolent opinion.

— George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!

— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

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