enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl How to pronounce enviable (audio)
Synonyms of enviablenext
: 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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Quince Italian Wool Classic Single-breasted Coat This charcoal gray wool coat from Quince looks like it was plucked straight out of Lawrence’s enviable closet. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 The Eagles enter the offseason with enviable flexibility at the position. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The two markets underscored the energy still coursing through the region’s film and TV industry, as well as its enviable talent pool. Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 That’s part of their enviable model. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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