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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The boutique hotel offers eight unique guest rooms, an expansive four-bedroom suite, and a rooftop terrace with enviable views—perfect for guests who want to rise above the buzz, especially during a busy football weekend. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Obviously it’s been more prosperous for some than others, and obviously there have been upheavals—Watergate, 9/11, COVID—but nothing that permanently interrupted our historically enviable tranquility. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 And two world No. 1s with a point to prove Sabalenka is in the enviable position of being world No. 1 but not having a great deal of pressure on her shoulders over the next couple of months. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Manager Bob Melvin confirmed before the game that Sam Huff will be the backup catcher on the Opening Day roster, though, which means the Giants are likely to have enviable catching depth in Sacramento. Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 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 20 Apr. 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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