How Do You Spell ENVIABLE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnvɪəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "enviable" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈɛn.vi.ə.bəl/. The first syllable, "en," is pronounced like the beginning of the word "end." The second syllable, "vi," is pronounced like the beginning of the word "vigorous." The third syllable, "a-ble," is pronounced like the word "able." The stress falls on the second syllable, "vi." "Enviable" is an adjective that describes something that is desirable or coveted, often with a sense of jealousy or admiration from others.

ENVIABLE Meaning and Definition

1. Enviable is an adjective that describes something or someone that is highly desirable or worthy of admiration. It denotes a quality or attribute that other people wish to possess or achieve. When something is described as enviable, it implies that it arouses feelings of envy or covetousness in others because it is considered highly favorable or advantageous.

   In terms of possessions, an enviable item might refer to a luxurious car, a spacious house, or an exclusive piece of jewelry. Similarly, it can be used to describe a person's accomplishments or abilities that others desire. For instance, an enviable job title, successful career, or exceptional talent could be deemed enviable.

   Enviable can also extend to personal qualities or characteristics, such as physical attractiveness, intelligence, or charisma. In this context, enviable suggests that the attributes make an individual stand out and make others wish they had those same attributes.

   This term often implies a sense of admiration tinged with envy because it resonates with aspirations and desires. However, enviable does not necessarily entail jealousy. Instead, it serves to illustrate something that is esteemed or coveted by others due to its perceived advantages or desirability.

2. Capable of exciting desire to possess; desirable.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for ENVIABLE *

• enevidable 14.2857142%

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Other Common Misspellings for ENVIABLE

• ennable
• invisble
• enevitble
• eneable
• eneviable
• envible
• enviablee
• enndable
• exiviable
• exviable
• envioble
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• enveyable
• eniriable
• pensiable

Etymology of ENVIABLE

The word "enviable" originated from the Old French term "enveer" or "envier", which means "to desire" or "to long for". This Old French word is derived from the Latin term "invidiabilis", which means "worthy of envy". Over time, "invidiabilis" evolved into "enveer" in Old French, and eventually, "enviable" in modern English.

Similar spelling words for ENVIABLE

• enfeebled,
• unwaivable,
• Infeeble,
• ineffable,
• enviably,
• inviable,
• unviable,
• ENFOPOL,
• Inaffable,
• unviewable,
• unifiable,
• UNAVBL,
• inviably,
• enfeebl,
• Unaffable,
• ineffably,
• unavowable,
• enfeeble,
• ineffabl.