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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Even if the fit is questionable, the Dream are collecting an enviable amount of talent. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025 Kate Middleton has an enviable archive of children’s clothes from the wardrobes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Why are the defending champions posting enviable stats but struggling to stack wins? Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 Not to mention pro makeup artist Wendy Rowe revealed the foundation as a staple in creating Sienna Miller’s enviable glow. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 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 8 Feb. 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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