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enviable

/ˈɛn.vi.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:enviably
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• adjective

1

Arousing or likely to arouse envy; highly desirable or fortunate.

Example

"Through years of consistent quality and customer service, the bakery has built an enviable reputation in the community."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'enviable' (worthy of being envied; highly desirable) with 'envious' (feeling or expressing envy toward someone else).

• Rhymes for enviable

• Nearby Words

envelop
envelope
envelopment
enviable
enviably
envier
envious

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the verb 'envy' (from Old French 'envier', ultimately from Latin 'invidere', meaning 'to look at with malice or jealousy') plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enviable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enviable
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