Envidiable (en. Enviable)

/enbiˈðja.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to something that causes desire or envy.

Example Sentence: His life is enviable because of his professional success.

Su vida es envidiable por su éxito profesional.

Definition: Indicates a quality that deserves admiration.

Example Sentence: He has enviable talent for music.

Tiene un talento envidiable para la música.

Definition: Describes a situation or state that others would want to have.

Example Sentence: He leads an enviable life on the beach.

Lleva una vida envidiable en la playa.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'invidiabilis', derived from 'invidere', which means to look at with envy.

Phrase: enviable life

Meaning: A life that provokes admiration and desire in others.

vida envidiable

Phrase: enviable talent

Meaning: A talent so outstanding that it is desired by others.

talento envidiable

Phrase: enviable situation

Meaning: A circumstance that many would like to have.

situación envidiable

Related Word: envy

Description: Feeling of wanting what another has.

envidia

Related Word: to covet

Description: To desire something that belongs to someone else.

codiciar

Related Word: admiration

Description: Feeling of respect and appreciation for something or someone.

admiración

Slang Meaning: A luxury for others

Example: That new car is a luxury for others; it's enviable.

Ese carro nuevo es un lujo para otros, es envidiable.

Slang Meaning: A standard of living that everyone wants

Example: Living in that neighborhood is an enviable standard of living.

Vivir en ese barrio es un nivel de vida envidiable.