ENVIABLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

enviable

adjective

Definition of enviable

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 Sato, a Yakult Swallows slugger who just won the Triple Crown in Japan, is set to bring his enviable power to the United States. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 The British Royal Family has one of the most enviable jewelry collections in the world, with the oldest pieces dating back hundreds of years. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026 Known for showing off her enviable figure, the star had one request. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Interplanetary travel aside, the comedian-actor-singer is strikingly grounded for someone who has enjoyed an enviable ascent on their own terms over the past decade. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable

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Adjective

Unfortunately, the American alternatives are not particularly attractive.

— Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
His administration had promoted Paraguay as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment, emphasizing fiscal stability and economic modernization.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

The neighborhood Karen remains Nairobi's most desirable suburb, a mix of posh residential properties, schools, embassies, country clubs, and golf courses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Solid Wood Furniture There’s nothing like solid wood furniture, and it can always be refinished if the condition is less than desirable.

— Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of desirable

Adjective

Polly Pen, who played the role of cheerleader Patty Simcox, has since fashioned an admirable theatrical career while living in Manhattan.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
There are few human qualities more admirable than the willingness to risk or even sacrifice one’s own life to protect others.

— Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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