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enviable Definition

en·vi·able (envē ə bəl)

adjective

good enough to be envied or desired

enviable Related Forms
en·vi·ably adverb
enviable Synonyms

enviable

modif.

enviable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reputation: The organ swiftly gained an enviable reputation for its vibrant tonal quality, most notably the fiery reed stops.
  • portfolio: They have an enviable portfolio of blue chip clients.
  • position: We are an Anglesey Hotel with enviable position on the coast, with its own mooring for guests wishing to bring their boats.
  • pedigree: Each has an enviable musical pedigree and a wealth of experience performing in all kinds of venues and at all kinds of events.
  • location: The cottage enjoys an enviable rural location to wander around.
  • record: Today, the company has an enviable safety record - in some of its plants there has not been an accident for 35 years.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: The mare in the meantime ran away, leaving me in no very enviable situation.
  • highly: Midsummer House on Midsummer Common is still going strong thanks to its highly enviable riverside location.
  • already: From this already enviable reputation, the Seven CSR will push the envelope further still with an entirely redesigned new suspension system.
  • not: Such a robust level of income from independent sources might seem to put international organizations in a strong - if not enviable - position.