When Someone Is Enviable?

Enviable means very desirable. It's especially used to describe things that a person has and that other people want—or a person that other people want to be like. In other words, enviable means worthy of or likely to cause envy—a feeling of desire for something that someone else has and you do not.

What is the synonym of enviable?

desirable, attractive, sought-after, desired, admirable, fortunate, lucky, favoured, blessed, worth having, excellent. covetable, exciting envy, tempting. informal to die for. unenviable. kecks.

What is an enviable position?

Anytime someone does something impressive or buys something cool, it's likely to be described with the word enviable. Also, a sports team with a big lead could be described as being in an enviable position: other teams would like to be in their position.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.