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, Notre Dame has done its part, winning its past 10 games by an average of more than 30 points, while other programs have faltered, leaving the Fighting Irish in an enviable spot. Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 After years of struggling to find consistency at the center position, the Thunder finally boasts enviable depth — when healthy. Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 The water that gives us our enviable lifestyle is also the source of devastating tragedy. Melissa Mishoe, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024 In the age of TikTok, influencers can demonstrate their enviable lifestyle by showing how their residence in a trending city gives them the opportunity to stand in line to buy the bagel of the moment. Felix Salmon, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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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