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 three, all small craft producers, have an enviable record in international spirit competitions and are perennial Gold medalists. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 This article was originally published in 2018 and has been updated to include the actor’s most recent work, including Gladiator II. Of all A-list stars, Denzel Washington’s career may be the most enviable. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 An enviable walled garden When Tesla set out to make a mass-market electric vehicle, the company knew drivers would want to easily charge on road trips, and invested heavily in its own network of high-speed chargers. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024 With roots as a small village by the sea, Del Mar retains a rare charm of Early California while satisfying a new era of buyers seeking the region’s enviable wellness pursuits and lifestyle. News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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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