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enviable

 

[ ˈɛnvɪəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

arousing or likely to arouse envy.

Synonyms

coveted, desirable, jealousy-inducing

Examples of usage

  • Her enviable success in business made her a role model for many young entrepreneurs.
  • Their enviable lifestyle of luxury vacations and expensive cars left others feeling envious.
  • His enviable talent for playing the piano made him a sought-after performer.
  • It's easy to see why her enviable beauty attracts so much attention.
  • Living in such an enviable location by the beach must be a dream come true.

Translations

Translations of the word "enviable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invejado

🇮🇳 ईर्ष्यालु

🇩🇪 beneidenswert

🇮🇩 diidamkan

🇺🇦 завидний

🇵🇱 godny pozazdroszczenia

🇯🇵 羨ましい (urayamashii)

🇫🇷 enviable

🇪🇸 envidiable

🇹🇷 kıskanılacak

🇰🇷 부러운 (buroun)

🇸🇦 محسود (maḥsūd)

🇨🇿 záviděníhodný

🇸🇰 závideniahodný

🇨🇳 令人羡慕的 (lìng rén xiànmù de)

🇸🇮 zavidenja vreden

🇮🇸 öfundsverður

🇰🇿 қызғанышты

🇬🇪 საშური (sashuri)

🇦🇿 qibtə edilən

🇲🇽 envidiable

Word origin

The word 'enviable' comes from the Latin word 'invidiabilis', which means 'likely to provoke envy'. The concept of envy has been around for centuries, with philosophers and writers often discussing its impact on human behavior. In modern times, the word 'enviable' is commonly used to describe something that is highly desirable and likely to make others envious. Whether it's success, talent, or possessions, being enviable can attract both admiration and jealousy from others.

See also: envious.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,959, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.