enviable

[ en-vee-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. worthy of envy; very desirable:

   an enviable position.

   Synonyms: lucky, fortunate, advantageous

enviable

/ ˈɛnvɪəbəl /

adjective

1. exciting envy; fortunate or privileged

Derived Forms

• ˈenviableness, noun
• ˈenviably, adverb

Other Words From

• envi·a·ble·ness noun
• envi·a·bly adverb
• non·envi·a·ble adjective
• non·envi·a·ble·ness noun
• non·envi·a·bly adverb
• un·envi·a·ble adjective
• un·envi·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of enviable¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; envy + -able

Example Sentences

Long Beach Opera, the Industry and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have together created an enviable engine for remaking opera.

From Los Angeles Times

That is despite the enviable batting depth that they possess which often results in them playing with much more freedom than other teams who tend to be protecting fragile, inexperienced middle orders.

From BBC

The “Y tu mamá también” actors have both enjoyed enviable careers since that Oscar-nominated 2001 film, on screens both big and small.

From Los Angeles Times

While the sluggish pitches and slow outfields at Sharjah have bamboozled many batters so far – including England's – they have certainly played into the hands of the enviable array of spinners that Heather Knight has at her disposal.

From BBC

While the four women have an enviable friendship, their bond is built on one thing: money.

From Salon

Related Words

• advantageous
• desirable
• excellent
• privileged