Enviable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnvɪəbəl/

Definitions of enviable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'enviable' describes something that is desirable or worthy of envy

Example Sentences

A1 She has an enviable collection of stickers.

A2 His enviable skills in coding make him a valuable asset to the team.

B1 Living in a beachfront villa is an enviable lifestyle.

B2 Her enviable reputation as a successful entrepreneur precedes her.

C1 The CEO's enviable wealth allows him to travel the world in luxury.

C2 His enviable position as a Nobel Prize winner is the culmination of years of hard work.

Examples of enviable in a Sentence

formal Her dedication to her craft has earned her an enviable reputation in the industry.

informal She has an enviable collection of designer handbags.

slang That new car of his is totally enviable.

figurative His ability to remain calm under pressure is truly enviable.

Grammatical Forms of enviable

• past tense: envied
• plural: enviables
• comparative: more enviable
• superlative: most enviable
• present tense: envies
• future tense: will envy
• perfect tense: has envied
• continuous tense: is envying
• singular: enviable
• positive degree: enviable
• infinitive: to envy
• gerund: envying
• participle: envying

Origin and Evolution of enviable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enviable' originated from the Latin word 'invidiabilis', which is derived from the verb 'invidere' meaning 'to look askance at, to envy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'enviable' has evolved to connote something that is highly desirable or worthy of envy, rather than simply something that incites envy.