Enviable
adjective
Very desirable, well-liked or praised and wished by others.
She has an enviable reputation for being reliable.
Often appears as...
- enviable position
- enviable reputation
adjective
Very attractive or desirable, causing jealousy or envy.
He's got an enviable collection of vintage cars.
Often appears as...
- enviable lifestyle
- enviable physique
adjective
Very desirable, well-liked or praised and wished by others.
She has an enviable reputation for being reliable.
Often appears as...
- enviable position
- enviable reputation
adjective
Very attractive or desirable, causing jealousy or envy.
He's got an enviable collection of vintage cars.
Often appears as...
- enviable lifestyle
- enviable physique
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Pro Tip 1/3Goal-Oriented
Use 'enviable' when highlighting accomplishments or qualities that others aspire to achieve.
Her dedication to her studies has earned her an enviable GPA.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Aspect
'Enviable' often implies a positive judgment and admiration from others, not just jealousy.
The team's consistent performance has secured them an enviable spot in the league.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Jealousy
Sometimes 'enviable' can imply a subtle sense of jealousy, even when it appears to be a compliment.
His quick rise to fame put him in an enviable position, causing some peers to be jealous.
Pro Tip 1/3Goal-Oriented
Use 'enviable' when highlighting accomplishments or qualities that others aspire to achieve.
Her dedication to her studies has earned her an enviable GPA.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Aspect
'Enviable' often implies a positive judgment and admiration from others, not just jealousy.
The team's consistent performance has secured them an enviable spot in the league.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Jealousy
Sometimes 'enviable' can imply a subtle sense of jealousy, even when it appears to be a compliment.
His quick rise to fame put him in an enviable position, causing some peers to be jealous.
Pro Tip 1/3Goal-Oriented
Use 'enviable' when highlighting accomplishments or qualities that others aspire to achieve.
Her dedication to her studies has earned her an enviable GPA.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Aspect
'Enviable' often implies a positive judgment and admiration from others, not just jealousy.
The team's consistent performance has secured them an enviable spot in the league.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Jealousy
Sometimes 'enviable' can imply a subtle sense of jealousy, even when it appears to be a compliment.
His quick rise to fame put him in an enviable position, causing some peers to be jealous.
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Why is the Mona Lisa so...
as a hypnotic imitation of life. Over the years, the “Mona Lisa” became one of the most enviable pieces in the French Royal Collection. It hung in Napoleon’s bedroom and eventually went on public display in the Louvre Museum.
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being on the stage right now this absolutely goes to Dave and Steve you can always tell ambitious women from the shape of our heads then flat the link patent patronizingly perfectly delivered most enviable arms
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How Wildlife Overcame...
enviable one by one the stations were shut down all this destruction forced us to reckon today South Georgia is a protected area the biggest island rat eradication program in history was
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Why is the Mona Lisa so...
as a hypnotic imitation of life. Over the years, the “Mona Lisa” became one of the most enviable pieces in the French Royal Collection. It hung in Napoleon’s bedroom and eventually went on public display in the Louvre Museum.
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TED2015 in review PIPE...
being on the stage right now this absolutely goes to Dave and Steve you can always tell ambitious women from the shape of our heads then flat the link patent patronizingly perfectly delivered most enviable arms
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How Wildlife Overcame...
enviable one by one the stations were shut down all this destruction forced us to reckon today South Georgia is a protected area the biggest island rat eradication program in history was
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The car provided Americans with an enviable standard of living. You could not get a steady job with high wages and health and retirement benefits working on the General Livestock Corporation assembly line putting udders on cows.
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Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
Programmers are in the enviable position of not only getting to do what they want to, but because the end result is so important they get paid to do it. There are other professions like that, but not that many.
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Rowan Williams
English Theologian
In sharp contrast to the idea that this stage of life is enviable, we hear high levels of anxiety about getting old, anxieties about health, mobility, access to facilities, simple routine care and attention.
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Gary Herbert
American Politician
In Utah, one word sums up our business prowess: investment. Simply put, we know we can't have long-term economic growth and maintain Utah's enviable quality of life without making some critical investments.
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Francisco Goya
Spanish Artist
I have now established myself in a most enviable manner. Those who require something of me must seek me out - I remain apart. I work for no one unless he is a high-ranking personality or a friend.
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Naveen Tewari
Indian Businessman
Amobee has an enviable track record of success supporting the world's leading brands with their cutting edge, end-to-end mobile advertising solution.
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George Washington
American President
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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Erin Foster
American Writer
People want to see someone who looks like they might have this enviable life, but in turn, they are a mess and their life is a mess.
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Lydia Millet
American Novelist
Dept. of Speculation' contains numerous enviable lines.
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Wallace Shawn
American Actor
The life of an actor can be very enviable.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The car provided Americans with an enviable standard of living. You could not get a steady job with high wages and health and retirement benefits working on the General Livestock Corporation assembly line putting udders on cows.
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Linus Torvalds
Finnish Businessman
Programmers are in the enviable position of not only getting to do what they want to, but because the end result is so important they get paid to do it. There are other professions like that, but not that many.
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Rowan Williams
English Theologian
In sharp contrast to the idea that this stage of life is enviable, we hear high levels of anxiety about getting old, anxieties about health, mobility, access to facilities, simple routine care and attention.
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Gary Herbert
American Politician
In Utah, one word sums up our business prowess: investment. Simply put, we know we can't have long-term economic growth and maintain Utah's enviable quality of life without making some critical investments.
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Francisco Goya
Spanish Artist
I have now established myself in a most enviable manner. Those who require something of me must seek me out - I remain apart. I work for no one unless he is a high-ranking personality or a friend.
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Naveen Tewari
Indian Businessman
Amobee has an enviable track record of success supporting the world's leading brands with their cutting edge, end-to-end mobile advertising solution.
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George Washington
American President
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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Erin Foster
American Writer
People want to see someone who looks like they might have this enviable life, but in turn, they are a mess and their life is a mess.
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Lydia Millet
American Novelist
Dept. of Speculation' contains numerous enviable lines.
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Wallace Shawn
American Actor
The life of an actor can be very enviable.
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