enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl 

: highly desirable

enviableness noun

enviably

ˈen-vē-ə-blē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But trust me, the property’s enviable peace and quiet may just keep you in your room a bit longer. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

These days, Sprouse is focused on building up an enviable slate of feature films, many of them in the indie space. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 June 2026

Keep scrolling to shop deals inspired by Stewart and Oprah’s enviable footwear collection. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Though some of the stories focused on their enviable style, much of it was devoted to speculating about their appearance and mental health. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enviable

adjective

en·​vi·​able ˈen-vē-ə-bəl 

: likely to be the object of envy : highly desirable

enviableness noun

enviably

-blē 

adverb