erfreulich
Translation
pleasing, gratifying, welcome, cheerful
Examples
Das ist ein erfreuliches Ergebnis.
That is a pleasing result.
Es gibt eine erfreuliche Nachricht.
There is some welcome news.
Grammar Patterns
to be pleasing sth. is pleasing That is pleasing.
a pleasing + noun a pleasing result This is a pleasing result.
Similar Words
angenehm (pleasant), schön (nice); Antonyms: unerfreulich (unpleasant), traurig (sad)
Etymology
'er-' + 'Freude' (joy) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly' or '-ful'). Literally 'joy-ful'.
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'Freude' (joy) inside it. Anything 'erfreulich' brings you joy.