enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl How to pronounce enviable (audio)
: 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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Still, the Knicks were in an enviable position entering Saturday, having won the first two games on the road in thrilling fashion. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 Erivo — in the role popularized in the West End and on Broadway by Jodie Comer — will play a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 May 2025 The after-party looks are just as key, in fact, and this year was no exception in bringing us enviable ensembles. Charley Ross, Glamour, 6 May 2025 For that enviable, tousled look, twist small sections of hair after spraying to enhance natural waves and create an effortlessly chic finish. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025 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 19 May. 2025.

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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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